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 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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112.5% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+94.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 312.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 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 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+94.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 312.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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112.5% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$329 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 3060 better than CMP 40HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 8,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while CMP 40HX 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 94.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $370 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 94.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 312.7%. 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 3060 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 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	146 FPS	149 FPS
medium	135 FPS	131 FPS
high	114 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	126 FPS
medium	111 FPS	104 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	67 FPS
medium	51 FPS	58 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	313 FPS	354 FPS
medium	255 FPS	310 FPS
high	208 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	222 FPS
medium	170 FPS	196 FPS
high	141 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	110 FPS
medium	95 FPS	94 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	394 FPS	765 FPS
medium	315 FPS	612 FPS
high	262 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	535 FPS
medium	236 FPS	432 FPS
high	197 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	367 FPS
medium	157 FPS	298 FPS
high	131 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	341 FPS	523 FPS
medium	273 FPS	452 FPS
high	241 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	428 FPS
medium	213 FPS	371 FPS
high	183 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	279 FPS
medium	111 FPS	259 FPS
high	102 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce RTX 3060

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 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 94.3%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	8,749	16,995+94%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1777 MHz+8%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+29%	112
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	3.5 MB+52%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+29%	28
Tensor Cores	288+157%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060
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 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% 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 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	No	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	No	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs		AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 8.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	185W	170W-8%
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	47.3	100.0+111%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 52.9% less ($370 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 313.6% better value.