CMP 30HX vs GeForce RTX 4070

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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CMP 30HX vs GeForce RTX 4070 Performance Spectrum

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 RTX 4070: 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

  • Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 33.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +450.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Delivers 634% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
  • 32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 450.3% in PassMark G3D (26,919 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?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while CMP 30HX is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 634% (44.9 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

CMP 30HX vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 450.3%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
4,892
26,919+450%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1408
5888+318%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.027 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+480%
Boost Clock
1785 MHz
2475 MHz+39%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
88
184+109%
L1 Cache
1.4 MB
5.8 MB+314%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
36 MB+2300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The CMP 30HX does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 30HX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% 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 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
12 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
36 MB+2300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: No vs 5th Gen NVDEC.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
No
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
No
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 46.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4070
TDP
125W-38%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
304mm
Height
111mm
137mm
Slots
2-33%
3
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
39.1
134.6+244%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 30HX came in at $799, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 25% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 636.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$799
$599-25%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
44.9+636%
Codename
TU116
AD104
Release
February 25 2021
April 12 2023
Ranking
#447
#32

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