Radeon RX 480 vs CMP 40HX

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 40HX

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

99%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

#104

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1180%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

89%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon RX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 480 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $120 for the CMP 40HX, it costs 54% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 113.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+113.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 Radeon RX 480 and CMP 40HX

Radeon RX 480

The Radeon RX 480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 480 scores 8,546 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 480) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
G3D Mark Score	8,546	8,749+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.834 TFLOPS	7.603 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1266 MHz	1650 MHz+30%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	144	144
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	2.3 MB+311%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 480 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 40HX has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 480 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 480) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 480) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs No.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
Encoder	VCE 3.4	No
Decoder	UVD 6.3	No
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 480 draws 150W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon RX 480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 480) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
TDP	150W-19%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	229mm
Height	95mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	57.0+21%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 480 costs 54.2% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 113.2% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon RX 480	CMP 40HX
MSRP	$229-67%	$699
Avg Price (30d)	$55-54%	$120
Performance per Dollar	155.4+113%	72.9
Codename	Ellesmere	TU106
Release	June 29 2016	February 25 2021
Ranking	#305	#302