CMP 30HX vs RTXA5000-8Q

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The CMP 30HX is positioned at rank 190 and the RTXA5000-8Q is on rank 295, so the CMP 30HX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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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99%

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RTX A5500

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

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91%

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A10G

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Tesla T4

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88%

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Tesla M40 24GB

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87%

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Tesla K20m

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2414%

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FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

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99%

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95%

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GRID K140Q

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95%

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91%

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90%

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89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-8Q

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MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

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Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

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MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7499%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

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99%

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98%

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98%

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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

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MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

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NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

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MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

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NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTXA5000-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.

Insight	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The CMP 30HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-8Q, it costs 98% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 4046.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4046.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500)

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.

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and RTXA5000-8Q

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.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,916
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	8192+482%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+452%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+5%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	88	256+191%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	8 MB+471%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	6 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	6 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 59.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
TDP	125W-46%	230W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.1+83%	21.4

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $2500. The CMP 30HX costs 97.6% less ($2440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.5 (CMP 30HX) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the CMP 30HX offers 3975% better value.