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 (móvel) 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 (móvel): 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

✅31.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1022.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 31.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 11.8% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 9,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 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 1022.3% (40.4 vs 3.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P5000 (móvel) 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 (móvel)

The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1278 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points. Launch price was $1,885.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P5000 (móvel)'s 9,000 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 11.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.48 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,064+12%	9,000
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+37%	6.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+10%	1582 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L1 Cache	960 KB+25%	768 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 (móvel) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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 (móvel) carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 256-bit on the Quadro P5000 (móvel).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
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 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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 (móvel)'s 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
TDP	180W	100W-44%
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	90.0+61%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) 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 3.6 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1022.2% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P5000 (móvel) (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
MSRP	$249-90%	$2499
Performance per Dollar	40.4+1022%	3.6
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	May 27 2016	January 11 2017
Ranking	#137	#235

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