G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 693.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,728).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅+26.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 693.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+26.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,728).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P5000 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P5000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 26.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P5000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 26.5% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P5000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P5000 is about 903.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 26.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Quadro P5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	117 FPS	205 FPS
medium	105 FPS	188 FPS
high	91 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	188 FPS
medium	87 FPS	156 FPS
high	76 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	120 FPS
medium	49 FPS	101 FPS
high	41 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	73 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	216 FPS	274 FPS
medium	181 FPS	231 FPS
high	148 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	180 FPS
medium	107 FPS	153 FPS
high	87 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	105 FPS
medium	51 FPS	87 FPS
high	49 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	453 FPS	573 FPS
medium	362 FPS	458 FPS
high	302 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	430 FPS
medium	272 FPS	344 FPS
high	226 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	286 FPS
medium	181 FPS	229 FPS
high	151 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	143 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	358 FPS	406 FPS
medium	302 FPS	340 FPS
high	260 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	332 FPS
medium	254 FPS	278 FPS
high	208 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	179 FPS
medium	133 FPS	139 FPS
high	123 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	104 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro P5000

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Quadro P5000

The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P5000's 12,728 — the Quadro P5000 leads by 26.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
G3D Mark Score	10,064	12,728+26%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 50% advantage for the Quadro P5000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
TDP	180W	180W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	70.7+26%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 90% less ($2250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.1 (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 692.2% better value.