Quadro RTX 6000 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 6000

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

179%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

176%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

156%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

152%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

148%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

147%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

144%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

133%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

128%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

112%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

104%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

102%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

100%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

91%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

83%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

82%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

74%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

73%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

70%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

70%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

69%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

68%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

55%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

37%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro RTX 6000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 6000 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 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 77.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 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 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+77.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-77.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 97% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1587.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1587.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)	✅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 6000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 6000 and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro RTX 6000

The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 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: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.

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 6000 scores 17,887 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Quadro RTX 6000 leads by 77.7%. The Quadro RTX 6000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	17,887+78%	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)

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	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	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 6000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 300% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	768 GB/s+300%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000) 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 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	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

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 6000 draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro RTX 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	260W	180W-31%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	68.8+23%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96.7% less ($1740 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1593.9% better value. The Quadro RTX 6000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).