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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

CMP 30HX

2021

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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432.7% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $649 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 443.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

CMP 30HX

2021

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Costs $649 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 443.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 229mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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432.7% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1630 better than CMP 30HX?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,892 vs 4,992 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1630 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 125W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

CMP 30HX is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1630 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1630 is about $649 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% higher G3D Mark. CMP 30HX is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does CMP 30HX make more sense than GeForce GTX 1630?

Yes. CMP 30HX is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1630. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1630 currently gives you 2.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 443.6%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1630 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	124 FPS	51 FPS
medium	110 FPS	34 FPS
high	93 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	37 FPS
medium	92 FPS	22 FPS
high	77 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	18 FPS
medium	46 FPS	12 FPS
high	33 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	6 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1630

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	204 FPS	171 FPS
medium	172 FPS	142 FPS
high	141 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	110 FPS
medium	104 FPS	86 FPS
high	85 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	63 FPS
medium	49 FPS	50 FPS
high	46 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	28 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1630

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	220 FPS	225 FPS
medium	176 FPS	180 FPS
high	147 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	168 FPS
medium	132 FPS	135 FPS
high	110 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	112 FPS
medium	88 FPS	90 FPS
high	73 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	48 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1630

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	220 FPS	225 FPS
medium	176 FPS	180 FPS
high	147 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	168 FPS
medium	132 FPS	135 FPS
high	110 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	96 FPS
medium	86 FPS	72 FPS
high	73 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	49 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1630

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce GTX 1630

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.

GeForce GTX 1630

The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,992+2%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408+175%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+175%	1.828 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	1785 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	88+175%	32
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+180%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1630 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The CMP 30HX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 30HX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1630 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 4th gen.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
Encoder	No	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	No	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs		H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1630
TDP	125W	75W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	39.1	66.6+70%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150. The GeForce GTX 1630 costs 81.2% less ($649 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 33.3 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1630 offers 445.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).