RTX PRO 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 RTX PRO 6000

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Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

141%

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

139%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

134%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

134%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

128%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

125%

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RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

123%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

121%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

120%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

117%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

111%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

109%

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Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

108%

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Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

106%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

102%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

88%

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L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

86%

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

84%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

83%

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Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

82%

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

75%

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RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

73%

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Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

64%

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Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

59%

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Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

58%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

57%

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L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

53%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX PRO 6000 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RTX PRO 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 RTX PRO 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 326.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (48 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 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+326.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-326.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $8,565 for the RTX PRO 6000, it costs 99% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 3248.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX PRO 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3248.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565)	✅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 6000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

RTX PRO 6000

The RTX PRO 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42,899 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 6000 scores 42,899 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX PRO 6000 leads by 326.3%. The RTX PRO 6000 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 24,064 (RTX PRO 6000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 115.8 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 6000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RTX PRO 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	42,899+326%	10,064
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	24064+840%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	115.8 TFLOPS+1205%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+39%	1733 MHz
ROPs	176+175%	64
TMUs	752+370%	160
L1 Cache	23.5 MB+2400%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	128 MB+6300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX PRO 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 RTX PRO 6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The RTX PRO 6000 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (RTX PRO 6000) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 400% advantage for the RTX PRO 6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 128 MB (RTX PRO 6000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX PRO 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX PRO 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+700%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	960 GB/s+400%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	128 MB+6300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 6000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX PRO 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 6000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX PRO 6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RTX PRO 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 9th Gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 6th Gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 6000 draws 600W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 6000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RTX PRO 6000	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	600W	180W-70%
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	16-pin	6-pin
Length	304mm	173mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	71.5+28%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The RTX PRO 6000 launched at $8565 MSRP and currently averages $8565, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 99.3% less ($8505 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (RTX PRO 6000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 3254% better value. The RTX PRO 6000 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).