Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce GTX 1060
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About G3D Mark
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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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 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 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 48.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+48.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-48.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | 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 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $220 for the Quadro RTX 4000, it costs 73% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 147.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($220) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and GeForce GTX 1060
Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Quadro RTX 4000 leads by 48.3%. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925+48% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1733 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+145% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 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 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 133.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+133% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-11% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 173mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3+67% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 72.7% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 147.3% better value. The Quadro RTX 4000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $249-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220 | $60-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8 | 167.7+147% |
| Codename | TU104 | GP104 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #154 | #137 |
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