Quadro M1000M 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 M1000M is positioned at rank #49 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 M1000M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

97%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

96%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

96%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

88%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

87%

#34

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

519%

#49

Quadro M1000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

99%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

98%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

97%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

88%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

88%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

84%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

83%

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 253.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1000M.

Insight	Quadro M1000M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-253.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+253.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 M1000M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1000M and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro M1000M

The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.

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 M1000M scores 2,845 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 253.7%. The Quadro M1000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M1000M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1072 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1000M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,845	10,064+254%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.017 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+772%
Boost Clock	1072 MHz	1733 MHz+62%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	256 KB	960 KB+275%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1000M	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 M1000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro M1000M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1000M draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 127.3% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.