
CMP 30HX vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

CMP 30HX
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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.
| Insight | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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

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.

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.
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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)
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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.
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | No | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 |
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.
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | CMP 30HX | Radeon 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 |
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