Quadro FX 3600M
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro FX 3600M vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3600M

2008Core: 610 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 3600M
189
467
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 7900 GT
brand logoGeForce 9700M GTS
brand logoGeForce 9800M GTS
brand logoGeForce 8800 GTS
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+2055.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 3600M is positioned at rank #65 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3600M

#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
100%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
99%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
99%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
94%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
92%
#50
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
633%
#65
Quadro FX 3600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
96%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
94%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
94%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
93%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
90%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3600M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2055% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3600M.

InsightQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-2055%)
✅Leading raw performance (+2055%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Quadro FX 3600M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low21 FPS
medium17 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra11 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
4K
low11 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low21 FPS
medium17 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra11 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
4K
low11 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low21 FPS
medium17 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra11 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
4K
low11 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low21 FPS
medium17 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra11 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium11 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low9 FPS
medium6 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3600M and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3600M

The Quadro FX 3600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 467 points. Launch price was $3,499.

NVIDIA

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3600M scores 467 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2055%. The Quadro FX 3600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
467
10,064+2055%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
55 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
240
2560+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+1326%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
160+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3600M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
10
12+20%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
3.3
4.5+36%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3600M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
None
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP2)
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3600M draws 189W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 4.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
189W
180W-5%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
—
Perf/Watt
2.5
55.9+2136%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
—
$249
Avg Price (30d)
—
$60
Codename
GT200B
GP104
Release
November 11 2008
May 27 2016
Ranking
#815
#137