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CMP 30HX vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

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CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
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Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz
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CMP 30HX vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 Performance Spectrum

CMP 30HX
2 GB 125
4,892
+1.7%
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Radeon Pro Vega 16
Shared System RAM 75
4,809
0.0%
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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.

CMP 30HX vs Radeon Pro Vega 16: 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

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming, 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.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌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?
CMP 30HX is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (4,892 vs 4,809), 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: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
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.

CMP 30HX vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 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.

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.

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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
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 carries 0 MB. CMP 30HX 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16. 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
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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

At launch, the CMP 30HX came in at $799, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Pro Vega 16 was 100+% cheaper ($799 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is CMP 30HX (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureCMP 30HXRadeon Pro Vega 16
MSRP
$799
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
Infinity
Codename
TU116
Vega 12
Release
February 25 2021
November 14 2018
Ranking
#447
#451
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