CMP 30HX vs Quadro

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 Quadro FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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CMP 30HX vs Quadro: 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

✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Quadro is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so CMP 30HX is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1999 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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25.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.2% in PassMark G3D (5,000 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 12nm process instead of 220nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 1999. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

CMP 30HX makes the most sense to buy today. It is $201 cheaper on MSRP at $799 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 22.5% (6.1 vs 5.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

CMP 30HX vs Quadro Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Quadro reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 12 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	4,892	5,000+2%
Architecture	Turing	Celsius
Process Node	12 nm	220 nm
ROPs	48+1100%	4
TMUs	88+2100%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the CMP 30HX and 64-bit on the Quadro.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: No vs MPEG-2 Acceleration.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	No	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs		MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
TDP	125W	75W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.1	66.7+71%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 30HX came in at $799, while the Quadro launched at $1000. On MSRP, CMP 30HX was 20.1% cheaper ($201 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the CMP 30HX offers 22% better value. The newer card here is CMP 30HX (2021 vs 1999).

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
MSRP	$799-20%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	6.1+22%	5.0
Codename	TU116	NV10
Release	February 25 2021	1999
Ranking	#447	#900

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