CMP 30HX
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 16

CMP 30HX vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The CMP 30HX is positioned at rank #190 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX

#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
99%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
98%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
96%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
91%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
89%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
88%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
87%
#174
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2414%
#189
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
100%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
100%
#192
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
99%
#195
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
95%
#196
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
95%
#199
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
91%
#200
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
90%
#202
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The CMP 30HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 16.

InsightCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the CMP 30HX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and Radeon Pro Vega 16

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Radeon Pro Vega 16 reaches 4,809 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score
4,892+2%
4,809
Architecture
Turing
GCN 5.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1408+38%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.027 TFLOPS+106%
2.437 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1785 MHz+50%
1190 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
88+38%
64
L1 Cache
1.4 MB+460%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 30HX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. The CMP 30HX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Decoder: No vs UVD 7.0.

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
Encoder
No
VCE 4.0
Decoder
No
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
TDP
125W
75W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
39.1
64.1+64%
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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.5 (CMP 30HX) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
MSRP
$799
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$60
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
81.5
Infinity
Codename
TU116
Vega 12
Release
February 25 2021
November 14 2018
Ranking
#447
#451