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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5600M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌23.3% higher power demand at 185W vs 150W.

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 185W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

CMP 40HX

2021

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 185W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5600M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌23.3% higher power demand at 185W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5600M better than CMP 40HX?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 8,749 vs 8,857 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 5600M is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 185W).

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

Radeon RX 5600M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

CMP 40HX can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $699 MSRP. Radeon RX 5600M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5600M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 1.2% higher G3D Mark. CMP 40HX is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does CMP 40HX make more sense than Radeon RX 5600M?

Yes. CMP 40HX 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 and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 5600M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 5600M currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark. CMP 40HX 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 40HX Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	146 FPS	103 FPS
medium	135 FPS	90 FPS
high	114 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	92 FPS
medium	111 FPS	81 FPS
high	92 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	30 FPS
medium	51 FPS	28 FPS
high	41 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	313 FPS	220 FPS
medium	255 FPS	186 FPS
high	208 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	149 FPS
medium	170 FPS	121 FPS
high	141 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	80 FPS
medium	95 FPS	65 FPS
high	78 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	394 FPS	399 FPS
medium	315 FPS	319 FPS
high	262 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	299 FPS
medium	236 FPS	239 FPS
high	197 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	199 FPS
medium	157 FPS	159 FPS
high	131 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
1080p
low	341 FPS	283 FPS
medium	273 FPS	242 FPS
high	241 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	211 FPS
medium	213 FPS	191 FPS
high	183 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	119 FPS
medium	111 FPS	101 FPS
high	102 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	65 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon RX 5600M

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.

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 40HX scores 8,749 and the Radeon RX 5600M reaches 8,857 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score	8,749	8,857+1%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS+30%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+30%	1265 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	144
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The CMP 40HX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600M has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5600M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 40HX) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M). Decoder: No vs VCN 2.0.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
Encoder	No	VCN 2.0
Decoder	No	VCN 2.0
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 150W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 5600M
TDP	185W	150W-19%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	47.3	59.0+25%