Quadro P1000 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 123.9% 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 P1000.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+123.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $80), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 198.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+198.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 P1000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P1000 and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

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 P1000 scores 4,495 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 123.9%. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1519 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4,495	10,064+124%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+471%
Boost Clock	1519 MHz	1733 MHz+14%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	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 P1000 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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) 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 P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	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: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 127.3% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	40W-78%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	145mm	173mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	112.4+101%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 25% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 198.4% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).