Quadro K1000M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 K1000M is positioned at rank #164 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 K1000M

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Radeon Pro Vega II

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94%

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Radeon PRO W7900

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93%

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Radeon Pro VII

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92%

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Quadro RTX 5000

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89%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

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88%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1954%

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Quadro K1000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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99%

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Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

95%

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FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

95%

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Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

95%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

93%

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Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

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Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1231.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K1000M.

Insight	Quadro K1000M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1231.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1231.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
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 K1000M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K1000M and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro K1000M

The Quadro K1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 756 points.

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 K1000M scores 756 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1231.2%. The Quadro K1000M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K1000M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K1000M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro K1000M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	756	10,064+1231%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1536	2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.369 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+275%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K1000M	GeForce 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K1000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K1000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K1000M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K1000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro K1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.