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

✅36.6% more average FPS across 26 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

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option 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 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅36.6% more average FPS across 26 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.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Quadro P5000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.6% more average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data, 11.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 11.8% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $2,250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 36.6% more estimated average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1022.3%. Quadro P5000 (móvel) is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (100W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro P5000 (móvel) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P5000 (móvel) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 180W), and staying closer to $2,499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 11.8% higher G3D Mark and 36.6% more estimated average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1022.3%.

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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	105 FPS	94 FPS
high	91 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	91 FPS
medium	87 FPS	80 FPS
high	76 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	41 FPS
medium	49 FPS	38 FPS
high	41 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	216 FPS	233 FPS
medium	181 FPS	197 FPS
high	148 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	167 FPS
medium	107 FPS	138 FPS
high	87 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	96 FPS
medium	51 FPS	78 FPS
high	49 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	49 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5000 (móvel)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	453 FPS	405 FPS
medium	362 FPS	324 FPS
high	302 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	304 FPS
medium	272 FPS	243 FPS
high	226 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	202 FPS
medium	181 FPS	162 FPS
high	151 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	101 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5000 (móvel)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	358 FPS	227 FPS
medium	302 FPS	181 FPS
high	260 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	175 FPS
medium	254 FPS	139 FPS
high	208 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	93 FPS
medium	133 FPS	73 FPS
high	123 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

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

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) 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 3.6 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1022.2% better value. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).