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CMP 40HX
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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 Tesla P4 is on rank 154, so the CMP 40HX 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 Tesla P4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The CMP 40HX uses modern memory architecture. The CMP 40HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P4 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The CMP 40HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $190 for the Tesla P4, it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 53.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Tesla P4
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.
Tesla P4
The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,749 | 9,004+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.603 TFLOPS+33% | 5.704 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+48% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+145% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (CMP 40HX) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: No vs PureVideo HD VP6.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | No | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 84.6% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 75W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 53mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 120.1+154% |
Value Analysis
The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The CMP 40HX costs 36.8% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.9 (CMP 40HX) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the CMP 40HX offers 53.8% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | CMP 40HX | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-30% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-37% | $190 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.9+54% | 47.4 |
| Codename | TU106 | GP104 |
| Release | February 25 2021 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #302 | #293 |
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