Quadro RTX 3000 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. 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 RTX 3000

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

133%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

130%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

129%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

125%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

122%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

113%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

111%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

109%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

106%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

106%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

103%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

100%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

98%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

94%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

93%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

92%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

91%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

89%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

87%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

80%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

76%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

66%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

64%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro RTX 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1276.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1276.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891)	✅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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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 RTX 3000 scores 10,858 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Quadro RTX 3000 leads by 7.9%. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	10,858+8%	10,064
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4608+80%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS+84%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+2%	1733 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	288+80%	160
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+379%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 3000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	260W	180W-31%
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.8	55.9+34%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 93.3% less ($831 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1274.6% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).