CPU
GPU
CMP 40HX
Popular choices:
Arc A550M
Popular choices:
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The CMP 40HX is positioned at rank 119 and the Arc A550M is on rank 89, so the Arc A550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Per Dollar Arc A550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A550M 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.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Arc A550M
CMP 40HX
The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.
Arc A550M
The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Arc A550M reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Arc A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 16 (Arc A550M) with 288 Tensor cores vs 256.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749 | 9,000+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+13% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 2050 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144+13% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3 MB+30% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+125% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+13% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: No vs QuickSync (Xe).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Decoder | No | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 102% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 60W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 150.0+217% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | DG2-512 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #302 | #279 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on CMP 40HX and Arc A550M
