GeForce GTX 1650
VS
CMP 30HX

GeForce GTX 1650 vs CMP 30HX

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX

#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
99%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
98%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
96%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
91%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
89%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
88%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
87%
#174
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2414%
#189
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
100%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
100%
#192
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
99%
#195
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
95%
#196
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
95%
#199
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
91%
#200
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
90%
#202
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
Performance
Leading raw performance (+60.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-60.9%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 28.7% better value per dollar than the CMP 30HX.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+28.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)
More affordable ($60)

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 GeForce GTX 1650 and CMP 30HX

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

CMP 30HX

The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the CMP 30HX's 4,892 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 60.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the CMP 30HX uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (CMP 30HX). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
G3D Mark Score
7,869+61%
4,892
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
5.027 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1785 MHz+7%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
56
88+57%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 30HX has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (CMP 30HX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (CMP 30HX). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs No.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
No
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
No
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the CMP 30HX's 125W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (CMP 30HX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
TDP
75W-40%
125W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+168%
39.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the CMP 30HX launched at $799 and now averages $60. The CMP 30HX costs 20% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 81.5 (CMP 30HX) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 28.7% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650CMP 30HX
MSRP
$149-81%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$60-20%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+29%
81.5
Codename
TU117
TU116
Release
April 23 2019
February 25 2021
Ranking
#323
#447