CMP 30HX vs Quadro

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

✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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25.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

CMP 30HX

2021

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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25.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. Quadro is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,000 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro is a 1999 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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?

CMP 30HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 1999 and a 12nm process instead of 220nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

Quadro is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro is about 25.2% more expensive on MSRP at $1,000 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. CMP 30HX really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does CMP 30HX make more sense than Quadro?

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 Quadro. The trade-off is that Quadro currently gives you 2.2% higher G3D Mark. CMP 30HX still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

Quadro Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	Quadro
1080p
low	124 FPS	15 FPS
medium	110 FPS	10 FPS
high	93 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	11 FPS
medium	92 FPS	6 FPS
high	77 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	4 FPS
medium	46 FPS	3 FPS
high	33 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	Quadro
1080p
low	204 FPS	28 FPS
medium	172 FPS	12 FPS
high	141 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	9 FPS
medium	104 FPS	4 FPS
high	85 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	3 FPS
medium	49 FPS	1 FPS
high	46 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	Quadro
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	169 FPS
medium	132 FPS	135 FPS
high	110 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	95 FPS
medium	88 FPS	85 FPS
high	73 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	Quadro
1080p
low	220 FPS	114 FPS
medium	176 FPS	88 FPS
high	147 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	70 FPS
medium	132 FPS	50 FPS
high	110 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	37 FPS
medium	86 FPS	26 FPS
high	73 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and Quadro

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.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Quadro reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 12 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	4,892	5,000+2%
Architecture	Turing	Celsius
Process Node	12 nm	220 nm
ROPs	48+1100%	4
TMUs	88+2100%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: No vs MPEG-2 Acceleration.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	No	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs		MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Quadro
TDP	125W	75W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.1	66.7+71%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the Quadro launched at $1000. The CMP 30HX costs 20.1% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the CMP 30HX offers 22% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 1999).