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 RTX 5000 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 RTX 5000: 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

✅Costs $2,050 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 501.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 230W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 5000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅52.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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823.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌27.8% higher power demand at 230W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 5000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 52.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 53.4% in PassMark G3D (15,443 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Quadro RTX 5000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce GTX 1060 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 12nm process instead of 16nm, and 48 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $2,050 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $2,299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 501.7% (40.4 vs 6.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 5000 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Quadro RTX 5000 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 RTX 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 15,443 — the Quadro RTX 5000 leads by 53.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1815 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,443+53%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	11.15 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1815 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	3 MB+219%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 gives you 166.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) — a 133.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
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 (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 24.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
TDP	180W-22%	230W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	67.1+20%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 89.2% cheaper ($2050 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 503% better value. The newer card here is Quadro RTX 5000 (2018 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP	$249-89%	$2299
Performance per Dollar	40.4+503%	6.7
Codename	GP104	TU104
Release	May 27 2016	August 13 2018
Ranking	#137	#143

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