GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB vs Quadro M1000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and Quadro M1000M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and Quadro M1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

Quadro M1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M1000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro M1000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Quadro M1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6.144 MB 2 GB/4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro M1000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 513 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Quadro M1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 3000 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 14−16
ultra / 1080p 35−40 9−10
QHD / 1440p 27−30 4−5
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 80−85 30−35
medium / 1080p 60−65 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than Quadro M1000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Quadro M1000M
Architecture Pascal Maxwell
Code name GP106 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 19 July 2016 2 October 2015
Pipelines 1280 512
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1708 MHz 1072 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 31.78
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops 1,017 gflops
Length 250 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 8000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.22 kh/s
G-SYNC +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 140 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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