CMP 30HX vs Radeon R9 270X

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

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Tesla T4

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Tesla M40 24GB

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Tesla K20m

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#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The CMP 30HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The CMP 30HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The CMP 30HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $60 for the CMP 30HX, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 49.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and Radeon R9 270X

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 R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,874
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408+10%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+87%	2.688 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+70%	1050 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88+10%	80
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+352%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
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 R9 270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270X). Decoder: No vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
Encoder	No	VCE 1.0
Decoder	No	UVD 4.2
Codecs		H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 36.1% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80 C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	125W-31%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	109mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80 C
Perf/Watt	39.1+44%	27.1

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 270X costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.5 (CMP 30HX) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 49.4% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).