CMP 40HX vs Radeon RX 5500

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

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RTX A4500

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99%

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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%

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Radeon PRO W7800

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87%

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Tesla K20m

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1180%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

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Radeon Pro W5500X

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98%

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Quadro T2000

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FirePro D300

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91%

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Radeon Pro WX 3200

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89%

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Radeon Pro WX 5100

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88%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.

Insight	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
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 Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $120 for the CMP 40HX, it costs 8% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 10.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($110)

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

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon RX 5500

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 RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
G3D Mark Score	8,749	8,837+1%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+46%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1845 MHz+12%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+64%	88

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: No vs VCN 2.0.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
Encoder	No	VCN 2.0
Decoder	No	VCN 2.0
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 50.8% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5500
TDP	185W	110W-41%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	180mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	47.3	80.3+70%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 8.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (CMP 40HX) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 10.2% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).