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CMP 40HX
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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. The CMP 40HX is positioned at rank #119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+50.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 50.5%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749 | 13,170+51% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+68% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1777 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3.5 MB+52% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+29% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+157% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The CMP 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | No | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 8.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 170W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 77.5+64% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | GA106 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #302 | #147 |
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