CMP 40HX vs GeForce RTX 2060

CMP 40HX

2021Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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CMP 40HX vs GeForce RTX 2060 Performance Spectrum

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 RTX 2060: 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

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 14,114).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 100.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • +61.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • Delivers 223.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 61.3% in PassMark G3D (14,114 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: 36 vs 30 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 RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $350 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 223.1% (40.4 vs 12.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 61.3%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 240.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
8,749
14,114+61%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304+20%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.603 TFLOPS+18%
6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
1680 MHz+2%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
144+20%
120
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+21%
1.9 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36+20%
30
Tensor Cores
288+20%
240

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 2060 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Turing).

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
No
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
No
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 14.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
185W
160W-14%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
229mm
Height
111mm
113mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
72-10%
Perf/Watt
47.3
88.2+86%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 40HX came in at $699, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 50.1% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 223.2% better value. The newer card here is CMP 40HX (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$699
$349-50%
Performance per Dollar
12.5
40.4+223%
Codename
TU106
TU106
Release
February 25 2021
January 7 2019
Ranking
#302
#168

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