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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

CMP 40HX

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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304% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $526 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 285.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

CMP 40HX

2021

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $526 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 285.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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304% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is CMP 40HX better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 8,749 vs 8,349 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer CMP 40HX is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

CMP 40HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX590 GME can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $173 MSRP. CMP 40HX is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. CMP 40HX is about 304.0% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 4.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $699 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $173 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. CMP 40HX is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	146 FPS	139 FPS
medium	135 FPS	124 FPS
high	114 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	122 FPS
medium	111 FPS	100 FPS
high	92 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	71 FPS
medium	51 FPS	60 FPS
high	41 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	313 FPS	209 FPS
medium	255 FPS	179 FPS
high	208 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	143 FPS
medium	170 FPS	118 FPS
high	141 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	81 FPS
medium	95 FPS	69 FPS
high	78 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	394 FPS	376 FPS
medium	315 FPS	301 FPS
high	262 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	282 FPS
medium	236 FPS	225 FPS
high	197 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	188 FPS
medium	157 FPS	150 FPS
high	131 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	341 FPS	376 FPS
medium	273 FPS	301 FPS
high	241 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	282 FPS
medium	213 FPS	225 FPS
high	183 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	176 FPS
medium	111 FPS	138 FPS
high	102 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon RX590 GME

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 RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	8,749+5%	8,349
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+7%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+7%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144	144
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+311%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: No vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	No	VCE 3.4
Decoder	No	UVD 6.3
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 5.6% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	185W	175W-5%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	47.3	47.7

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 75.3% less ($526 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 286.4% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).