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 P620 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 P620: 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

✅232.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 85.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 21.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $170 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌350% higher power demand at 180W vs 40W.
❌19.3% longer card at 173mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P620

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($170 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Quadro P620 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 40W instead of 180W, a 140W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 173mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($170 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 232.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 172.1% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 3,698), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Quadro P620 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $79 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $170, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 85.8% (40.4 vs 21.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro P620 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro P620 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 P620

The Quadro P620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1177 MHz to 1443 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,698 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P620's 3,698 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 172.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P620 uses Pascal, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 512 (Quadro P620). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.478 TFLOPS (Quadro P620). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1443 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
G3D Mark Score	10,064+172%	3,698
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+400%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+500%	1.478 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+20%	1443 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+400%	32
L1 Cache	960 KB+400%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 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 P620 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
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 P620 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% 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 64-bit on the Quadro P620. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (Quadro P620) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (FL12_1) (Quadro P620). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
DirectX	12	12 (FL12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P620). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P620).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P620's 40W — a 127.3% difference. The Quadro P620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Quadro P620). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
TDP	180W	40W-78%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	92.5+65%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro P620 launched at $170. On MSRP, Quadro P620 was 31.7% cheaper ($79 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 21.8 (Quadro P620) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 85.3% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P620 (2018 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P620
MSRP	$249	$170-32%
Performance per Dollar	40.4+85%	21.8
Codename	GP104	GP107
Release	May 27 2016	February 1 2018
Ranking	#137	#524

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