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

✅+11.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 348.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 173mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,004 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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301.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅+11.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 348.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 173mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,004 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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301.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Tesla P4?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 11.8% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB. 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?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $751 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 11.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 348.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla P4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla P4 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,000 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
1080p
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	105 FPS	89 FPS
high	91 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	90 FPS
medium	87 FPS	79 FPS
high	76 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	28 FPS
medium	49 FPS	27 FPS
high	41 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
1080p
low	216 FPS	219 FPS
medium	181 FPS	177 FPS
high	148 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	159 FPS
medium	107 FPS	128 FPS
high	87 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	92 FPS
medium	51 FPS	73 FPS
high	49 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	45 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Tesla P4

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
1080p
low	453 FPS	405 FPS
medium	362 FPS	324 FPS
high	302 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	304 FPS
medium	272 FPS	243 FPS
high	226 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	203 FPS
medium	181 FPS	162 FPS
high	151 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
1080p
low	358 FPS	193 FPS
medium	302 FPS	159 FPS
high	260 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	134 FPS
medium	254 FPS	114 FPS
high	208 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	80 FPS
medium	133 FPS	64 FPS
high	123 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	38 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Tesla P4

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 P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Tesla P4's 9,004 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 11.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	10,064+12%	9,004
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+56%	5.704 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+56%	1114 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla P4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
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 P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	168mm
Height	111mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	120.1+115%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 75.1% less ($751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 348.9% better value.