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 5GB

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 309.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (5 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.
❌48.8% longer card at 250mm vs 168mm.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 250mm, a 82mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 5 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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301.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

2017

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 309.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (5 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 250mm, a 82mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.
❌48.8% longer card at 250mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 5 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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301.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 5GB better than Tesla P4?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 9,175 vs 9,004 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2016 and more VRAM at 5 GB instead of 4 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is about $751 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $249 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Tesla P4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla P4 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 5GB Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
1080p
low	95 FPS	103 FPS
medium	84 FPS	89 FPS
high	71 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	90 FPS
medium	75 FPS	79 FPS
high	61 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	28 FPS
medium	39 FPS	27 FPS
high	28 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 5GB Open Tesla P4

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
1080p
low	146 FPS	219 FPS
medium	118 FPS	177 FPS
high	95 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	159 FPS
medium	62 FPS	128 FPS
high	46 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	32 FPS	92 FPS
medium	23 FPS	73 FPS
high	19 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	45 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 5GB Open Tesla P4

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
1080p
low	379 FPS	405 FPS
medium	330 FPS	324 FPS
high	246 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	304 FPS
medium	248 FPS	243 FPS
high	206 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	203 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	108 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
1080p
low	258 FPS	193 FPS
medium	207 FPS	159 FPS
high	187 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	134 FPS
medium	154 FPS	114 FPS
high	132 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	80 FPS
medium	73 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	38 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Tesla P4

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	9,175+2%	9,004
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.375 TFLOPS	5.704 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1709 MHz+53%	1114 MHz
ROPs	40	64+60%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	480 KB	960 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla P4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
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 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	5 GB+25%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	160-bit	256-bit+60%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 46.2% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Tesla P4
TDP	120W	75W-38%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	168mm
Height	111mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	76.5	120.1+57%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 75.1% less ($751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.8 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 308.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).