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 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 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.
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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+450.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 634% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

CMP 30HX

2021

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+450.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 634% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,892 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 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.
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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than CMP 30HX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 4,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 450.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 450.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 634%. 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 4070 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 30HX Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	124 FPS	183 FPS
medium	110 FPS	167 FPS
high	93 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	150 FPS
medium	92 FPS	124 FPS
high	77 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	92 FPS
medium	46 FPS	78 FPS
high	33 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	204 FPS	544 FPS
medium	172 FPS	454 FPS
high	141 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	351 FPS
medium	104 FPS	288 FPS
high	85 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	172 FPS
medium	49 FPS	144 FPS
high	46 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	220 FPS	884 FPS
medium	176 FPS	713 FPS
high	147 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	684 FPS
medium	132 FPS	549 FPS
high	110 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	467 FPS
medium	88 FPS	373 FPS
high	73 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	220 FPS	751 FPS
medium	176 FPS	612 FPS
high	147 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	615 FPS
medium	132 FPS	500 FPS
high	110 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	384 FPS
medium	86 FPS	324 FPS
high	73 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and GeForce RTX 4070

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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 30HX scores 4,892 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 450.3%. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	4,892	26,919+450%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1408	5888+318%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+480%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz	2475 MHz+39%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	184+109%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	5.8 MB+314%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	36 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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 4070
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 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	12 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	36 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12	12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: No vs 5th Gen NVDEC.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	No	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	No	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 46.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	125W-38%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	39.1	134.6+244%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 25% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 636.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).