CMP 40HX vs Radeon R9 390

CPU

GPU

CMP 40HX

2021Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz

Radeon R9 390

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

CMP 40HX

185

8,749

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

Radeon R9 390

300

8,855

+1.2%

Radeon R9 M395

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

99%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

#104

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1180%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

89%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The CMP 40HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The CMP 40HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 390 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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	Radeon R9 390
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $120 for the CMP 40HX, it costs 46% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 86.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+86.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($65)

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.

CMP 40HX Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon R9 390

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 390

The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon R9 390 reaches 8,855 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 390). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
G3D Mark Score	8,749	8,855+1%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+48%	5.12 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+65%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+265%	0.63 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390 has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+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 390). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390). Decoder: No vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
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 390's 300W — a 47.4% difference. The CMP 40HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon R9 390
TDP	185W-38%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	275mm
Height	111mm	109mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-16%	95°C
Perf/Watt	47.3+60%	29.5

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R9 390 launched at $329 and now averages $65. The Radeon R9 390 costs 45.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (CMP 40HX) vs 136.2 (Radeon R9 390) — the Radeon R9 390 offers 86.8% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).