Quadro P1000 vs GeForce GTX 660 Ti

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660 Ti.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $80), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 423.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+423.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 P1000 and GeForce GTX 660 Ti

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 660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the GeForce GTX 660 Ti reaches 4,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Boost clocks: 1519 MHz vs 980 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
G3D Mark Score	4,495+2%	4,415
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1344+110%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	2.634 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	1519 MHz+55%	980 MHz
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	192 KB+71%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
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 660 Ti has 3 GB. The Quadro P1000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the Quadro P1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (FL 11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti).

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	PureVideo VP5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 660 Ti's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 97°C.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce GTX 660 Ti
TDP	40W-73%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	145mm	241mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-28%	97°C
Perf/Watt	112.4+282%	29.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 81.3% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 423.7% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).