CPU
GPU
CMP 40HX
Popular choices:
Radeon PRO W6400
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 Radeon PRO W6400 is on rank 33, so the Radeon PRO W6400 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 Radeon PRO W6400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The CMP 40HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 73% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+73%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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.
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon PRO W6400
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.
Radeon PRO W6400
The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon PRO W6400 reaches 8,428 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 288 Tensor cores.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749+4% | 8,428 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+200% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS+112% | 3.58 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 2331 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+200% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+820% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+200% | 12 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: No vs VCN 3.0.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | No | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 114.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 168.6+256% |
Value Analysis
The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 and now averages $200. The CMP 40HX costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (CMP 40HX) vs 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) — the CMP 40HX offers 73.2% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Radeon PRO W6400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $229-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-40% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.9+73% | 42.1 |
| Codename | TU106 | Navi 24 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #302 | #308 |
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 Radeon PRO W6400
