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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 7,869).
❌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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436.2% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅+60.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 762.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($149 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.

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 1650

2019

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅+60.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 762.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($149 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 7,869).
❌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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436.2% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

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 1650 better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

CMP 30HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $650 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 60.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 762.6%. CMP 30HX is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does CMP 30HX make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

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 newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 60.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 762.6%.

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 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	124 FPS	94 FPS
medium	110 FPS	83 FPS
high	93 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	87 FPS
medium	92 FPS	74 FPS
high	77 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	41 FPS
medium	46 FPS	39 FPS
high	33 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	24 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1650

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	204 FPS	136 FPS
medium	172 FPS	113 FPS
high	141 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	79 FPS
medium	104 FPS	62 FPS
high	85 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	36 FPS
medium	49 FPS	27 FPS
high	46 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	15 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1650

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	220 FPS	323 FPS
medium	176 FPS	283 FPS
high	147 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	225 FPS
medium	132 FPS	202 FPS
high	110 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	117 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	130 FPS
medium	88 FPS	117 FPS
high	73 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	50 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1650

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	220 FPS	261 FPS
medium	176 FPS	211 FPS
high	147 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	201 FPS
medium	132 FPS	158 FPS
high	110 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	99 FPS
medium	86 FPS	74 FPS
high	73 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

Open CMP 30HX Open GeForce GTX 1650

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce GTX 1650

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 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 60.9%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	4,892	7,869+61%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408+57%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+68%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+7%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88+57%	56
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+59%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650
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 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 4th gen.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	No	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
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 1650's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	125W	75W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	39.1	104.9+168%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 81.4% less ($650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 765.6% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).