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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P5000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P5000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

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 average FPS than Quadro P5000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅16.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Quadro P5000 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory 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

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro P5000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 26.5% in PassMark G3D (12,728 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P5000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $2,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 693.6% (40.4 vs 5.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro P5000 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P5000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P5000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 carries 16 GB. Quadro P5000 gives you 166.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 50% advantage for the Quadro P5000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 256-bit on the Quadro P5000.

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

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 90% cheaper ($2250 less). 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000
MSRP	$249-90%	$2499
Performance per Dollar	40.4+692%	5.1
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	May 27 2016	October 1 2016
Ranking	#137	#206

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