CMP 30HX vs GeForce RTX 4060

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 167.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +299.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $500 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Delivers 967.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than CMP 30HX?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 299.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $500 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 299.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 967.8%. 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 4060 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low124 FPS167 FPS
medium110 FPS152 FPS
high93 FPS134 FPS
ultra70 FPS115 FPS
1440p
low109 FPS137 FPS
medium92 FPS114 FPS
high77 FPS99 FPS
ultra57 FPS90 FPS
4K
low49 FPS86 FPS
medium46 FPS74 FPS
high33 FPS62 FPS
ultra29 FPS55 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low204 FPS392 FPS
medium172 FPS334 FPS
high141 FPS268 FPS
ultra102 FPS211 FPS
1440p
low132 FPS240 FPS
medium104 FPS209 FPS
high85 FPS169 FPS
ultra63 FPS137 FPS
4K
low61 FPS119 FPS
medium49 FPS98 FPS
high46 FPS82 FPS
ultra38 FPS63 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low220 FPS812 FPS
medium176 FPS642 FPS
high147 FPS551 FPS
ultra110 FPS440 FPS
1440p
low165 FPS535 FPS
medium132 FPS443 FPS
high110 FPS379 FPS
ultra83 FPS329 FPS
4K
low110 FPS365 FPS
medium88 FPS297 FPS
high73 FPS234 FPS
ultra55 FPS186 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low220 FPS746 FPS
medium176 FPS613 FPS
high147 FPS536 FPS
ultra110 FPS440 FPS
1440p
low165 FPS594 FPS
medium132 FPS486 FPS
high110 FPS421 FPS
ultra83 FPS330 FPS
4K
low110 FPS358 FPS
medium86 FPS308 FPS
high73 FPS285 FPS
ultra55 FPS220 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce RTX 4060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 299.6%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
4,892
19,548+300%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1408
3072+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.027 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+201%
Boost Clock
1785 MHz
2460 MHz+38%
ROPs
48
48
TMUs
88
96+9%
L1 Cache
1.4 MB
3 MB+114%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
24 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The CMP 30HX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 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.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 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 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
24 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
12
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 30HX) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC 5th gen.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
No
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
No
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 8.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
TDP
125W
115W-8%
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
240mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
73°C-3%
Perf/Watt
39.1
170.0+335%
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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 62.6% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 972.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureCMP 30HXGeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$799
$299-63%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
65.4+972%
Codename
TU116
AD107
Release
February 25 2021
May 18 2023
Ranking
#447
#84