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 40HX

2021

Why buy it

✅+11.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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369.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌146.7% higher power demand at 185W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 321.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 185W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 8,749).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

CMP 40HX

2021

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅+11.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 321.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 185W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

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369.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌146.7% higher power demand at 185W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 8,749).
❌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 CMP 40HX better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. CMP 40HX is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

CMP 40HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 11.2% more raw performance headroom, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

CMP 40HX is about 369.1% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 11.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 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, CMP 40HX is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 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 $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, CMP 40HX 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 40HX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	146 FPS	94 FPS
medium	135 FPS	83 FPS
high	114 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	87 FPS
medium	111 FPS	74 FPS
high	92 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	41 FPS
medium	51 FPS	39 FPS
high	41 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	24 FPS

Open CMP 40HX Open GeForce GTX 1650

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	313 FPS	136 FPS
medium	255 FPS	113 FPS
high	208 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	79 FPS
medium	170 FPS	62 FPS
high	141 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	36 FPS
medium	95 FPS	27 FPS
high	78 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	394 FPS	323 FPS
medium	315 FPS	283 FPS
high	262 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	225 FPS
medium	236 FPS	202 FPS
high	197 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	117 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	130 FPS
medium	157 FPS	117 FPS
high	131 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
1080p
low	341 FPS	261 FPS
medium	273 FPS	211 FPS
high	241 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	201 FPS
medium	213 FPS	158 FPS
high	183 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	99 FPS
medium	111 FPS	74 FPS
high	102 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce GTX 1650

CMP 40HX

The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.

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 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the CMP 40HX leads by 11.2%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	8,749+11%	7,869
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+157%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+155%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+157%	56
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+161%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	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 40HX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	CMP 40HX	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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) 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 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 40HX) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 4th gen.

Feature	CMP 40HX	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 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	185W	75W-59%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	47.3	104.9+122%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 78.7% less ($550 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 322.4% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).