Radeon RX 5600M 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. The Radeon RX 5600M is positioned at rank 32 and the CMP 40HX is on rank 119, so the Radeon RX 5600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600M

#22

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

159%

#24

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#25

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#29

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#30

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#32

Radeon RX 5600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600M	CMP 40HX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600M 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.

Radeon RX 5600M Benchmark Check

CMP 40HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and CMP 40HX

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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 5600M scores 8,857 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	CMP 40HX
G3D Mark Score	8,857+1%	8,749
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	7.603 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1650 MHz+30%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	144
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	CMP 40HX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 40HX has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5600M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	CMP 40HX
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) 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 5600M	CMP 40HX
DirectX	12.1	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: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs No.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	CMP 40HX
Encoder	VCN 2.0	No
Decoder	VCN 2.0	No
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	CMP 40HX
TDP	150W-19%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	59.0+25%	47.3