CMP 40HX vs GeForce GTX 1650

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 1650 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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CMP 40HX vs GeForce GTX 1650: 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

✅+11.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

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369.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌146.7% higher power demand at 185W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 321.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 185W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 8,749).
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

CMP 40HX is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 11.2% in PassMark G3D (8,749 vs 7,869), 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: 36 vs 0 ray-tracing units and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $550 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 321.9% (52.8 vs 12.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650 Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the CMP 40HX leads by 11.2%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	8,749+11%	7,869
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+157%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+155%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+157%	56
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+161%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 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.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
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)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the CMP 40HX and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 4th gen.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	No	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	No	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs		H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	185W	75W-59%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	47.3	104.9+122%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 40HX came in at $699, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 78.7% cheaper ($550 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 322.4% better value. The newer card here is CMP 40HX (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP	$699	$149-79%
Performance per Dollar	12.5	52.8+322%
Codename	TU106	TU117
Release	February 25 2021	April 23 2019
Ranking	#302	#323

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