CMP 30HX vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
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Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019Core: 765 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz
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CMP 30HX vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q 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 Quadro T1000 Max-Q: 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

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌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.
  • ❌150% higher power demand at 125W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019

Why buy it

  • βœ…100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • βœ…Draws 50W instead of 125W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro T1000 Max-Q 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 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?
CMP 30HX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro T1000 Max-Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

CMP 30HX vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q 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

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 765 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 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 T1000 Max-Q reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 896 (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 2.419 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

FeatureCMP 30HXQuadro T1000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
4,892
5,000+2%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1408+57%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.027 TFLOPS+108%
2.419 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1785 MHz+32%
1350 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)

FeatureCMP 30HXQuadro T1000 Max-Q
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)

The CMP 30HX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q carries 4 GB. Quadro T1000 Max-Q 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 64-bit on the Quadro T1000 Max-Q. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) β€” the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 30HXQuadro T1000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Quadro T1000 Max-Q's 50W β€” a 85.7% difference. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureCMP 30HXQuadro T1000 Max-Q
TDP
125W
50W-60%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
2
β€”
Temp (Load)
75Β°C
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Perf/Watt
39.1
100.0+156%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is CMP 30HX (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureCMP 30HXQuadro T1000 Max-Q
MSRP
$799
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Codename
TU116
TU117
Release
February 25 2021
May 27 2019
Ranking
#447
#364

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