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 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,650).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅+15.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅+15.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,650).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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100.8% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P5200 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Quadro P5200 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.8% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro P5200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016 and 15.8% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

Quadro P5200 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P5200 is about 100.8% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 15.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 1060 Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	117 FPS	145 FPS
medium	105 FPS	134 FPS
high	91 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	128 FPS
medium	87 FPS	109 FPS
high	76 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	59 FPS
medium	49 FPS	52 FPS
high	41 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	38 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5200

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	216 FPS	290 FPS
medium	181 FPS	240 FPS
high	148 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	190 FPS
medium	107 FPS	157 FPS
high	87 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	99 FPS
medium	51 FPS	80 FPS
high	49 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	453 FPS	524 FPS
medium	362 FPS	419 FPS
high	302 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	393 FPS
medium	272 FPS	315 FPS
high	226 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	262 FPS
medium	181 FPS	210 FPS
high	151 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	131 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	358 FPS	334 FPS
medium	302 FPS	272 FPS
high	260 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	253 FPS
medium	254 FPS	202 FPS
high	208 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	133 FPS
medium	133 FPS	109 FPS
high	123 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	77 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Quadro P5200

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Quadro P5200

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.

Quadro P5200

The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Quadro P5200's 11,650 — the Quadro P5200 leads by 15.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	10,064	11,650+16%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	8.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1746 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
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 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Quadro P5200
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	116.5+108%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 50.2% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 23.3 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 73.4% better value. The Quadro P5200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).