Quadro P2000 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 P2000 is positioned at rank #89 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 P2000

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

93%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

92%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

90%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

88%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

88%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

86%

#74

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

901%

#89

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

100%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

99%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

94%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 44.5% higher G3D Mark score and 20% more VRAM (6 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P2000.

Insight	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-44.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+44.5%)
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 (+20%)
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 $190), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 357.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+357.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P2000 and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

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 P2000 scores 6,964 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 44.5%. The Quadro P2000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro P2000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	6,964	10,064+45%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.031 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+193%
Boost Clock	1480 MHz	1733 MHz+17%
ROPs	40	64+60%
TMUs	64	160+150%
L1 Cache	384 KB	960 KB+150%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P2000	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 P2000 comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	5 GB	6 GB+20%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Quadro P2000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.0	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P2000 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P2000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 201mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P2000	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	201mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	92.9+66%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P2000 launched at $425 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 68.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.7 (Quadro P2000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 356.9% better value. The Quadro P2000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).