GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q

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

✅16.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,308).
❌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 P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅+22.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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.
✅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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅16.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅+22.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,308).
❌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 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P5200 Max-Q better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016 and 22.3% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 22.3% 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 P5200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	117 FPS	109 FPS
medium	105 FPS	99 FPS
high	91 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	96 FPS
medium	87 FPS	82 FPS
high	76 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	49 FPS
medium	49 FPS	43 FPS
high	41 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	216 FPS	242 FPS
medium	181 FPS	205 FPS
high	148 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	166 FPS
medium	107 FPS	140 FPS
high	87 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	96 FPS
medium	51 FPS	79 FPS
high	49 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	453 FPS	501 FPS
medium	362 FPS	430 FPS
high	302 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	399 FPS
medium	272 FPS	332 FPS
high	226 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	243 FPS
medium	181 FPS	201 FPS
high	151 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	120 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	358 FPS	299 FPS
medium	302 FPS	237 FPS
high	260 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	233 FPS
medium	254 FPS	185 FPS
high	208 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	120 FPS
medium	133 FPS	93 FPS
high	123 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro P5200 Max-Q

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 P5200 Max-Q

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 12,308 — the Quadro P5200 Max-Q leads by 22.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1569 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	10,064	12,308+22%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+10%	8.033 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+10%	1569 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 P5200 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
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 P5200 Max-Q 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 P5200 Max-Q
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 P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	123.1+120%