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

✅Measures 229mm instead of 235mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 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.
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220.9% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+143.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 680% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

CMP 30HX

2021

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Measures 229mm instead of 235mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+143.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 680% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 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.
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220.9% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021, 143.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about $550 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 143.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 680%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. CMP 30HX is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $799 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	124 FPS	130 FPS
medium	110 FPS	113 FPS
high	93 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	119 FPS
medium	92 FPS	96 FPS
high	77 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	64 FPS
medium	46 FPS	57 FPS
high	33 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	204 FPS	239 FPS
medium	172 FPS	206 FPS
high	141 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	163 FPS
medium	104 FPS	135 FPS
high	85 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	88 FPS
medium	49 FPS	74 FPS
high	46 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	220 FPS	535 FPS
medium	176 FPS	428 FPS
high	147 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	401 FPS
medium	132 FPS	321 FPS
high	110 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	268 FPS
medium	88 FPS	214 FPS
high	73 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	220 FPS	467 FPS
medium	176 FPS	414 FPS
high	147 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	372 FPS
medium	132 FPS	321 FPS
high	110 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	199 FPS
medium	86 FPS	175 FPS
high	73 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 143.1%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	4,892	11,892+143%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+2%	1755 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88+10%	80
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	2.5 MB+79%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 3050 OEM
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 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
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 30HX) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: No vs 5th Gen NVDEC.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	No	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	No	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 3.9% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	125W-4%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	39.1	91.5+134%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 68.8% less ($550 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 683.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).