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 Tesla M60 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 Tesla M60: 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

✅+43.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1631.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 300W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,002 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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1104.8% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 43.7% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 7,002), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015. 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 $2,751 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $3,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1631.7% (40.4 vs 2.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Tesla M60 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.

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Tesla M60's 7,002 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 43.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
G3D Mark Score	10,064+44%	7,002
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+84%	4.825 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+47%	1178 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	160+25%	128 ×2
L1 Cache	960 KB+25%	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 Tesla M60 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
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 Tesla M60 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% 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 Tesla M60.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
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 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
TDP	180W-40%	300W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	55.9+140%	23.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Tesla M60 launched at $3000. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 91.7% cheaper ($2751 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.3 (Tesla M60) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1656.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla M60
MSRP	$249-92%	$3000
Performance per Dollar	40.4+1657%	2.3
Codename	GP104	GM204
Release	May 27 2016	August 30 2015
Ranking	#137	#355

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