CMP 40HX vs Radeon R9 295X2

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 Radeon R9 295X2 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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CMP 40HX vs Radeon R9 295X2: 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

✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 185W instead of 500W, a 315W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 307mm, a 78mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon R9 295X2

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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114.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌170.3% higher power demand at 500W vs 185W.
❌34.1% longer card at 307mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

CMP 40HX is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (8,749 vs 8,734), 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: a 12nm process instead of 28nm, 36 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2014. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

CMP 40HX makes the most sense to buy today. It is $800 cheaper on MSRP at $699 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 114.8% (12.5 vs 5.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

CMP 40HX vs Radeon R9 295X2 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 R9 295X2

The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon R9 295X2 reaches 8,734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 295X2 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1018 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
G3D Mark Score	8,749	8,734
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2816 ×2+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+33%	5.733 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+62%	1018 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	144	176 ×2+22%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+233%	0.69 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 40HX has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 295X2 carries 8 GB. Radeon R9 295X2 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 512-bit x2 on the Radeon R9 295X2. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit x2+300%
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Decoder: No vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	No	UVD 4.2
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 500W — a 92% difference. The CMP 40HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 307mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
TDP	185W-63%	500W
Recommended PSU	500W-50%	1000W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	229mm	307mm
Height	111mm	114mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	47.3+170%	17.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the CMP 40HX came in at $699, while the Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499. On MSRP, CMP 40HX was 53.4% cheaper ($800 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 5.8 (Radeon R9 295X2) — the CMP 40HX offers 115.5% better value. The newer card here is CMP 40HX (2021 vs 2014).

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 295X2
MSRP	$699-53%	$1499
Performance per Dollar	12.5+116%	5.8
Codename	TU106	Vesuvius
Release	February 25 2021	April 29 2014
Ranking	#302	#303

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