CMP 40HX vs GeForce RTX 4060

CMP 40HX

2021Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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CMP 40HX vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060: 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

  • Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 133.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +123.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • Delivers 422.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 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 4060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 123.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 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?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while CMP 40HX is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 422.3% (65.4 vs 12.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

CMP 40HX vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 123.4%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 96.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
8,749
19,548+123%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2304
3072+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.603 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+99%
Boost Clock
1650 MHz
2460 MHz+49%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
144+50%
96
L1 Cache
2.3 MB
3 MB+30%
L2 Cache
4 MB
24 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores
36+50%
24
Tensor Cores
288+200%
96

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The CMP 40HX does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 40HX has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100% 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 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
24 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 5th gen.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
No
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
No
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 46.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 4060
TDP
185W
115W-38%
Recommended PSU
500W-9%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
240mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
73°C-9%
Perf/Watt
47.3
170.0+259%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 40HX came in at $699, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 57.2% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 423.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureCMP 40HXGeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$699
$299-57%
Performance per Dollar
12.5
65.4+423%
Codename
TU106
AD107
Release
February 25 2021
May 18 2023
Ranking
#302
#84

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