CMP 30HX vs Radeon 860M

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).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Radeon 860M

2025

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm 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).

CMP 30HX

2021

Radeon 860M

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is CMP 30HX better than Radeon 860M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,892 vs 4,838 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer CMP 30HX is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Radeon 860M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

CMP 30HX can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $799 MSRP. CMP 30HX is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. CMP 30HX is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $799 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 860M is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 125W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 860M make more sense than CMP 30HX?

Yes. Radeon 860M 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 (15W vs 125W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of CMP 30HX. The trade-off is that CMP 30HX currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

Radeon 860M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	124 FPS	37 FPS
medium	110 FPS	23 FPS
high	93 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	28 FPS
medium	92 FPS	16 FPS
high	77 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	11 FPS
medium	46 FPS	7 FPS
high	33 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	204 FPS	95 FPS
medium	172 FPS	61 FPS
high	141 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	62 FPS
medium	104 FPS	32 FPS
high	85 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	25 FPS
medium	49 FPS	14 FPS
high	46 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	220 FPS	218 FPS
medium	176 FPS	174 FPS
high	147 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	163 FPS
medium	132 FPS	131 FPS
high	110 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	109 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	73 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	49 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	220 FPS	149 FPS
medium	176 FPS	116 FPS
high	147 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	103 FPS
medium	132 FPS	82 FPS
high	110 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	62 FPS
medium	86 FPS	49 FPS
high	73 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and Radeon 860M

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.

Radeon 860M

The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Radeon 860M reaches 4,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 3000 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
G3D Mark Score	4,892+1%	4,838
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1408+175%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+64%	3.072 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	3000 MHz+68%
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	88+175%	32
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+2233%	0.06 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 1 MB (Radeon 860M) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 157.1% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon 860M
TDP	125W	15W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.1	322.5+725%