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

✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 20,312).
❌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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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+315.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 731.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($399 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

❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.

CMP 30HX

2021

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+315.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 731.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($399 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 20,312).
❌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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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 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 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 315.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $400 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 315.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 731.5%. CMP 30HX is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (125W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does CMP 30HX make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. CMP 30HX 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 (125W vs 200W), and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 315.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 731.5%.

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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	124 FPS	152 FPS
medium	110 FPS	137 FPS
high	93 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	131 FPS
medium	92 FPS	107 FPS
high	77 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	77 FPS
medium	46 FPS	65 FPS
high	33 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	204 FPS	425 FPS
medium	172 FPS	366 FPS
high	141 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	272 FPS
medium	104 FPS	229 FPS
high	85 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	133 FPS
medium	49 FPS	114 FPS
high	46 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	220 FPS	859 FPS
medium	176 FPS	693 FPS
high	147 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	658 FPS
medium	132 FPS	529 FPS
high	110 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	434 FPS
medium	88 FPS	346 FPS
high	73 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	220 FPS	580 FPS
medium	176 FPS	514 FPS
high	147 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	478 FPS
medium	132 FPS	427 FPS
high	110 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	285 FPS
medium	86 FPS	266 FPS
high	73 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 315.2%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	4,892	20,312+315%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	4864+245%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+222%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+7%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	88	152+73%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	4.8 MB+243%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti
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 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_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 NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Ampere).

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	No	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	No	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs		H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 46.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	125W-38%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	39.1	101.6+160%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 50.1% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 734.4% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).