Radeon RX 7600 vs CMP 40HX
Radeon RX 7600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 89.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+89.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-89.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The CMP 40HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 7600, it costs 52% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 9.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600 and CMP 40HX
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the CMP 40HX's 8,749 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 89.5%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7600) vs 36 (CMP 40HX) vs 288.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,581+90% | 8,749 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+186% | 7.603 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz+61% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 144+13% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.3 MB+360% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 36+13% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The CMP 40HX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 40HX has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) 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 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs No.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | No |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 11.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-11% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.5+112% | 47.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The CMP 40HX costs 52% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX offers 10% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269-62% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $120-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.3 | 72.9+10% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | TU106 |
| Release | May 24 2023 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #118 | #302 |
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