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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,780 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2185.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M6000 24GB: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M6000 24GB is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 120W instead of 250W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M6000 24GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

✅26.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2182.6% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.3 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
❌108.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 120W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,780 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2185.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M6000 24GB: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M6000 24GB is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 120W instead of 250W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅26.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M6000 24GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2182.6% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.3 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
❌108.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 120W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 better than Quadro M6000 24GB?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1660 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1660 is about $4,780 cheaper on MSRP at $219 MSRP versus $4,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2185.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro M6000 24GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M6000 24GB is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $4,999 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1660 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Benchmark Check

Quadro M6000 24GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	101 FPS	160 FPS
medium	89 FPS	142 FPS
high	78 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	140 FPS
medium	78 FPS	120 FPS
high	67 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	67 FPS
medium	44 FPS	58 FPS
high	33 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	197 FPS	191 FPS
medium	168 FPS	168 FPS
high	138 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	131 FPS
medium	105 FPS	106 FPS
high	86 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	62 FPS
medium	50 FPS	52 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	524 FPS	523 FPS
medium	419 FPS	418 FPS
high	346 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	392 FPS
medium	314 FPS	314 FPS
high	262 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	262 FPS
medium	210 FPS	209 FPS
high	164 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	364 FPS	233 FPS
medium	301 FPS	200 FPS
high	251 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	179 FPS
medium	243 FPS	157 FPS
high	192 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	102 FPS
medium	113 FPS	82 FPS
high	102 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	52 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Quadro M6000 24GB

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

Quadro M6000 24GB

The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
G3D Mark Score	11,639	11,625
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408	3072+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	6.844 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+60%	1114 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	88	256+191%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+27%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M6000 24GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) — a 65.1% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	317 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
DirectX	12.1	12/1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro M6000 24GB
TDP	120W-52%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	97.0+109%	46.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 95.6% less ($4780 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2.3 (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 2208.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).