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

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 185W instead of 285W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 285mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+260.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 215.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌54.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 185W.
❌24.5% longer card at 285mm vs 229mm.

CMP 40HX

2021

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 185W instead of 285W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 285mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+260.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 215.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌54.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 185W.
❌24.5% longer card at 285mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than CMP 40HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 8,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 260.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 14.3% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 260.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 215.8%. 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 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	146 FPS	188 FPS
medium	135 FPS	171 FPS
high	114 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	151 FPS
medium	111 FPS	125 FPS
high	92 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	92 FPS
medium	51 FPS	79 FPS
high	41 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	313 FPS	664 FPS
medium	255 FPS	539 FPS
high	208 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	496 FPS
medium	170 FPS	400 FPS
high	141 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	250 FPS
medium	95 FPS	211 FPS
high	78 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	394 FPS	921 FPS
medium	315 FPS	742 FPS
high	262 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	720 FPS
medium	236 FPS	578 FPS
high	197 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	498 FPS
medium	157 FPS	403 FPS
high	131 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	341 FPS	879 FPS
medium	273 FPS	731 FPS
high	241 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	706 FPS
medium	213 FPS	585 FPS
high	183 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	477 FPS
medium	111 FPS	408 FPS
high	102 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 260.9%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 288 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	8,749	31,578+261%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304	7680+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+427%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2610 MHz+58%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	144	240+67%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	7.5 MB+226%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	36	60+67%
Tensor Cores	288+20%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 40HX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti
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 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	No	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	No	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs		AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 42.6% difference. The CMP 40HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	185W-35%	285W
Recommended PSU	500W-29%	700W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	285mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	47.3	110.8+134%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The CMP 40HX costs 12.5% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 216% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).