
CMP 40HX
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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 RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is on rank 76, so the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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 RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the CMP 40HX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU reaches 8,485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749+3% | 8,485 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS | 14.31 TFLOPS+88% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+36% | 1215 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 5.8 MB+152% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 46+28% |
| Tensor Cores | 288+57% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: No vs PureVideo HD VP11.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | No | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 79.2% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 80W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 106.1+124% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | GA104 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #302 | #307 |
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