RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1060
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
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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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile 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 500 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 31.3% 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 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+31.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-31.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile and GeForce GTX 1060
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile scores 13,209 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile leads by 31.3%. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,209+31% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.032 TFLOPS+2% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+45% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L1 Cache | 1.8 MB+91% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 134.9% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-81% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 377.4+575% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GB207 | GP104 |
| Release | March 19 2025 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #244 | #137 |
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