GeForce GTX 1060
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
GeForce GTX 1060 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Performance Spectrum
About G3D Mark
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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell: 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
2016Why buy it
- ✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 138.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
- ❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
2025Why buy it
- ✅41.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.
- ✅Measures 167mm instead of 173mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌241% HIGHER MSRP$849 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($849 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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.
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 14,363 — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell leads by 42.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1957 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,064 | 14,363+43% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 17.03 TFLOPS+92% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 1957 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 4.3 MB+357% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell carries 16 GB. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell gives you 166.7% 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 256-bit on the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 88% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 70W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 55.9 | 205.2+267% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 70.7% cheaper ($600 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 16.9 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 139.1% better value. The newer card here is RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-71% | $849 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4+139% | 16.9 |
| Codename | GP104 | GB206 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #137 | #165 |
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