Quadro K6000 vs GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K6000 is positioned at rank 319 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is on rank 11, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 K6000

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

113%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

103%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

102%

#11

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

92%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (265mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K6000 and GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K6000 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K6000) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000) vs 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1890 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	7,993	8,160+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2880	3072+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1890 MHz+110%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	240+150%	96
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	3 MB+1204%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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 K6000 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has 6 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — a 9.9% advantage for the Quadro K6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) vs 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+10%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (Quadro K6000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)).

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K6000 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)'s 115W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K6000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 265mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	Quadro K6000	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
TDP	225W	115W-49%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	265mm	0mm
Height	110mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	35.5	71.0+100%