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

✅Draws 185W instead of 220W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 22,172).
❌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 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+153.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 255% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($499 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

❌18.9% higher power demand at 220W vs 185W.

CMP 40HX

2021

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 185W instead of 220W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+153.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 255% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($499 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 22,172).
❌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 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌18.9% higher power demand at 220W vs 185W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than CMP 40HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 8,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 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 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 153.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 153.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 255%. CMP 40HX is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (185W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does CMP 40HX make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

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, lower power draw (185W vs 220W), and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 153.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 255%.

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 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	146 FPS	158 FPS
medium	135 FPS	140 FPS
high	114 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	134 FPS
medium	111 FPS	109 FPS
high	92 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	80 FPS
medium	51 FPS	67 FPS
high	41 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	313 FPS	470 FPS
medium	255 FPS	405 FPS
high	208 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	294 FPS
medium	170 FPS	246 FPS
high	141 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	141 FPS
medium	95 FPS	120 FPS
high	78 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	394 FPS	885 FPS
medium	315 FPS	712 FPS
high	262 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	692 FPS
medium	236 FPS	557 FPS
high	197 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	479 FPS
medium	157 FPS	388 FPS
high	131 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	341 FPS	600 FPS
medium	273 FPS	527 FPS
high	241 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	489 FPS
medium	213 FPS	433 FPS
high	183 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	292 FPS
medium	111 FPS	270 FPS
high	102 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce RTX 3070

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 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 153.4%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 288 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	8,749	22,172+153%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	5888+156%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+167%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1725 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	144	184+28%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	5.8 MB+152%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36	46+28%
Tensor Cores	288+57%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
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 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
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 3070). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 5th gen.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	No	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	No	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs		H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 17.3% difference. The CMP 40HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	185W-16%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	47.3	100.8+113%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 28.6% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 255.2% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).