CPU
GPU
CMP 40HX
Popular choices:
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is on rank 96, so the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the CMP 40HX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design reaches 8,589 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1335 MHz.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749+2% | 8,589 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+50% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS+85% | 4.101 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+24% | 1335 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+53% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The CMP 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: No vs 4th Gen NVDEC.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | No | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 102% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 60W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 143.2+203% |
Value Analysis
The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | TU116 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #302 | #299 |
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 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
