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 P4 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 P4: 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

✅+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

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory 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.
❌2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory 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

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 11.8% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 9,004), 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. 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 $751 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 348.9% (40.4 vs 9.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Tesla P4 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 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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla P4 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 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 P4.

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

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 75.1% cheaper ($751 less). 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla P4
MSRP	$249-75%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	40.4+349%	9.0
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	May 27 2016	September 13 2016
Ranking	#137	#293

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