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CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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CMP 30HX vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

CMP 30HX
2 GB 125
4,892
0.0%
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GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+60.9%
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About G3D Mark

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.

CMP 30HX vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

CMP 30HX

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 7,869).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌
    436.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+60.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 762.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 60.9% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 4,892), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
CMP 30HX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $650 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 762.6% (52.8 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, CMP 30HX has the stronger long-term case.

CMP 30HX vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

CMP 30HX

The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. 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 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 60.9%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
4,892
7,869+61%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1408+57%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.027 TFLOPS+68%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1785 MHz+7%
1665 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
88+57%
56
L1 Cache
1.4 MB+59%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The CMP 30HX leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 30HX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the CMP 30HX and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 4th gen.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
No
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
No
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
125W
75W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
229mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
39.1
104.9+168%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 30HX came in at $799, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 81.4% cheaper ($650 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 765.6% better value. The newer card here is CMP 30HX (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$799
$149-81%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
52.8+766%
Codename
TU116
TU117
Release
February 25 2021
April 23 2019
Ranking
#447
#323
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