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CMP 40HX vs GeForce GTX 1060

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CMP 40HX

2021Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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CMP 40HX vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

CMP 40HX
4 GB 185
8,749
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 760
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+15.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 40HX vs GeForce GTX 1060: 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 40HX

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌
    180.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ❌32.4% longer card at 229mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+15% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 222.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅Measures 173mm instead of 229mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 15% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 8,749), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
CMP 40HX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 16nm, 36 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $450 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 222.9% (40.4 vs 12.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, CMP 40HX has the stronger long-term case.

CMP 40HX vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 15%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
8,749
10,064+15%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2304
2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.603 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
1733 MHz+5%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144
160+11%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+145%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The CMP 40HX leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 40HX has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the CMP 40HX and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Pascal).

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
No
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
No
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 2.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
185W
180W-3%
Recommended PSU
500W
400W-20%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
229mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
—
Perf/Watt
47.3
55.9+18%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 40HX came in at $699, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 64.4% cheaper ($450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 223.2% better value. The newer card here is CMP 40HX (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$699
$249-64%
Performance per Dollar
12.5
40.4+223%
Codename
TU106
GP104
Release
February 25 2021
May 27 2016
Ranking
#302
#137
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