Radeon 860M vs CMP 30HX
Radeon 860M
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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 Radeon 860M is positioned at rank 339 and the CMP 30HX is on rank 190, so the CMP 30HX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 860M
Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The CMP 30HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 860M.
| Insight | Radeon 860M | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the CMP 30HX 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 Radeon 860M and CMP 30HX
Radeon 860M
The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.
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
The Radeon 860M scores 4,838 and the CMP 30HX reaches 4,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the CMP 30HX uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 860M) vs 1,408 (CMP 30HX). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX). Boost clocks: 3000 MHz vs 1785 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 860M | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,838 | 4,892+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1408+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.072 TFLOPS | 5.027 TFLOPS+64% |
| Boost Clock | 3000 MHz+68% | 1785 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
| L1 Cache | 0.06 MB | 1.4 MB+2233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 860M | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon 860M) vs 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 860M | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 860M draws 15W versus the CMP 30HX's 125W — a 157.1% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 860M) vs 350W (CMP 30HX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 860M | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-88% | 125W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 322.5+725% | 39.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 860M is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon 860M | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | Krackan Point | TU116 |
| Release | Marchar 2025 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #449 | #447 |
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