GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Quadro K3000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Quadro K3000M, 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 5 GB and Quadro K3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

Quadro K3000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K3000M 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 K3000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB Quadro K3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 5 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 60% more power consumption, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro K3000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 852 MHz higher, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Quadro K3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 5208 MHz higher, than Quadro K3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 7−8
ultra / 1080p 12−14 4−5
QHD / 1440p 7−8 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 18−20
medium / 1080p 27−30 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than Quadro K3000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB Quadro K3000M
Architecture Pascal Kepler
Code name GP106 N14E-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 26 December 2017 1 June 2012
Pipelines 1280 576
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 654 MHz
Boost Clock 1709 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 31.39
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops 753.4 gflops
Length 250 mm
Memory bus width 160 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s 89.6 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 24 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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