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

✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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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128.9% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+188.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 560.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

CMP 30HX

2021

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+188.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 560.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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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128.9% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while CMP 30HX is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 188.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $450 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 188.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 560.5%. CMP 30HX is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (125W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does CMP 30HX make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

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, lower power draw (125W vs 160W), and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 188.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 560.5%.

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 RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	124 FPS	108 FPS
medium	110 FPS	98 FPS
high	93 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	95 FPS
medium	92 FPS	83 FPS
high	77 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	47 FPS
medium	46 FPS	43 FPS
high	33 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	204 FPS	290 FPS
medium	172 FPS	247 FPS
high	141 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	192 FPS
medium	104 FPS	164 FPS
high	85 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	108 FPS
medium	49 FPS	91 FPS
high	46 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	220 FPS	635 FPS
medium	176 FPS	508 FPS
high	147 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	476 FPS
medium	132 FPS	381 FPS
high	110 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	318 FPS
medium	88 FPS	254 FPS
high	73 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	159 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	220 FPS	428 FPS
medium	176 FPS	354 FPS
high	147 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	357 FPS
medium	132 FPS	302 FPS
high	110 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	204 FPS
medium	86 FPS	166 FPS
high	73 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	119 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 188.5%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	4,892	14,114+189%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1408	1920+36%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+6%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	120+36%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	1.9 MB+36%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Turing).

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	No	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs		H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 24.6% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	125W-22%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	39.1	88.2+126%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 56.3% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 562.3% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).