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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+35.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 281.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

CMP 40HX

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

✅+35.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 281.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 11,892).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 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 40HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, 35.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 $450 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 35.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 281.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is CMP 40HX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. CMP 40HX 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 $699 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 40HX Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	146 FPS	130 FPS
medium	135 FPS	113 FPS
high	114 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	119 FPS
medium	111 FPS	96 FPS
high	92 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	64 FPS
medium	51 FPS	57 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	313 FPS	239 FPS
medium	255 FPS	206 FPS
high	208 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	163 FPS
medium	170 FPS	135 FPS
high	141 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	88 FPS
medium	95 FPS	74 FPS
high	78 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	394 FPS	535 FPS
medium	315 FPS	428 FPS
high	262 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	401 FPS
medium	236 FPS	321 FPS
high	197 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	268 FPS
medium	157 FPS	214 FPS
high	131 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	341 FPS	467 FPS
medium	273 FPS	414 FPS
high	241 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	372 FPS
medium	213 FPS	321 FPS
high	183 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	199 FPS
medium	111 FPS	175 FPS
high	102 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 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 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 35.9%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 288 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	8,749	11,892+36%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1755 MHz+6%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+80%	80
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.5 MB+9%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+80%	20
Tensor Cores	288+260%	80

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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 40HX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	CMP 40HX	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 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) 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 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 40HX) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: No vs 5th Gen NVDEC.

Feature	CMP 40HX	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 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 34.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) 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: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	185W	130W-30%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	47.3	91.5+93%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 64.4% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 282.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).