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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,715).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌350% higher power demand at 180W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅+16.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 180W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+16.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 180W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,715).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌350% higher power demand at 180W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,715 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is a 2021 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, 16.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 16.4% 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 RTX 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	117 FPS	132 FPS
medium	105 FPS	111 FPS
high	91 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	113 FPS
medium	87 FPS	93 FPS
high	76 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	40 FPS
medium	49 FPS	36 FPS
high	41 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	216 FPS	111 FPS
medium	181 FPS	87 FPS
high	148 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	81 FPS
medium	107 FPS	61 FPS
high	87 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	50 FPS
medium	51 FPS	39 FPS
high	49 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	453 FPS	516 FPS
medium	362 FPS	422 FPS
high	302 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	377 FPS
medium	272 FPS	316 FPS
high	226 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	227 FPS
medium	181 FPS	201 FPS
high	151 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	104 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	358 FPS	267 FPS
medium	302 FPS	227 FPS
high	260 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	197 FPS
medium	254 FPS	171 FPS
high	208 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	108 FPS
medium	133 FPS	85 FPS
high	123 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

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 RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) leads by 16.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	10,064	11,715+16%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+186%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+251%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+23%	1410 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+186%	56
L1 Cache	960 KB+7%	896 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	5th 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 RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 127.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	180W	40W-78%
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	292.9+424%