CMP 40HX
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
8,749
MSRP
$699
AVG Price
$120
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The CMP 40HX is positioned at rank #119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for CMP 40HX across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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League of Legends
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of CMP 40HX specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU106), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.603 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1650 MHz from a base of 1470 MHz.
| Specification | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 8,749 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2304 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 144 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1650 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1470 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 7.603 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 237.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 10,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #302 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The CMP 40HX is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 7.5 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 0x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: No— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|
| None PortsNumber of None display connectors | 0x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | No |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | No |
Power & Dimensions
The CMP 40HX draws 185 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 229mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 185 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 229mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $699), the CMP 40HX delivers 73 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #119 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #302 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $120 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #119 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #302 |
| Release Date | February 25 2021 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
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