RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

136%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

130%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

127%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

111%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

107%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

106%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

104%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

104%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

100%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

98%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

90%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

89%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

87%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

85%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

85%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

83%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

80%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

78%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

75%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

75%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 42.7% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+42.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-42.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ 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 $748 for the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, it costs 92% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 773.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+773.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($748)	✅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.

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell and GeForce GTX 1060

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.

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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell scores 14,363 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell leads by 42.7%. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1957 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	14,363+43%	10,064
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+70%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	17.03 TFLOPS+92%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1957 MHz+13%	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	136	160+18%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+357%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.0	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 88% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	167mm	173mm
Height	68mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	205.2+267%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849 MSRP and currently averages $748, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 92% less ($688 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 773.4% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).