Quadro M2000M 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 M2000M is positioned at rank #177 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 M2000M

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99%

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98%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

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94%

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Tesla T10

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92%

#82

RTX A5000

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90%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

89%

#162

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2166%

#177

Quadro M2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

97%

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96%

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94%

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93%

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P106-090

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93%

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MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

92%

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Tesla M6

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91%

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CMP 30HX

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90%

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90%

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 195.1% 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 M2000M.

Insight	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-195.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+195.1%)
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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 M2000M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000M and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro M2000M

The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 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 M2000M scores 3,410 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 195.1%. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1098 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3,410	10,064+195%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+532%
Boost Clock	1098 MHz	1733 MHz+58%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000M	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 M2000M 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 M2000M	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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2000M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 106.4% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	55W-69%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	62.0+11%	55.9