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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 170W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 13,170).
❌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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+169.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌36% higher power demand at 170W vs 125W.

CMP 30HX

2021

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 170W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+169.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 13,170).
❌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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌36% higher power demand at 170W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021, 169.2% 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 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 169.2% higher G3D Mark. CMP 30HX still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, CMP 30HX still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is CMP 30HX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. CMP 30HX is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $799 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	124 FPS	109 FPS
medium	110 FPS	98 FPS
high	93 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	95 FPS
medium	92 FPS	83 FPS
high	77 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	48 FPS
medium	46 FPS	43 FPS
high	33 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	204 FPS	357 FPS
medium	172 FPS	310 FPS
high	141 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	221 FPS
medium	104 FPS	190 FPS
high	85 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	108 FPS
medium	49 FPS	89 FPS
high	46 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	220 FPS	593 FPS
medium	176 FPS	474 FPS
high	147 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	444 FPS
medium	132 FPS	356 FPS
high	110 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	296 FPS
medium	88 FPS	237 FPS
high	73 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	148 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	220 FPS	565 FPS
medium	176 FPS	474 FPS
high	147 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	444 FPS
medium	132 FPS	356 FPS
high	110 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	296 FPS
medium	86 FPS	237 FPS
high	73 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 169.2%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	4,892	13,170+169%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	3584+155%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+153%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	1777 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	112+27%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	3.5 MB+150%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	No	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	No	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs		H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 30.5% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	125W-26%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	39.1	77.5+98%