CMP 30HX vs RTXA5000-8Q

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

✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 211.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 230W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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212.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌84% higher power demand at 230W vs 125W.

CMP 30HX

2021

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 211.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 230W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

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212.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌84% higher power demand at 230W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is RTXA5000-8Q better than CMP 30HX?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,892 vs 4,916 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTXA5000-8Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTXA5000-8Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

CMP 30HX can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $799 MSRP. RTXA5000-8Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. RTXA5000-8Q is about 212.9% more expensive on MSRP at $2,500 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $2,500 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is CMP 30HX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. CMP 30HX is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $799 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. RTXA5000-8Q is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	124 FPS	136 FPS
medium	110 FPS	116 FPS
high	93 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	107 FPS
medium	92 FPS	89 FPS
high	77 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	39 FPS
medium	46 FPS	35 FPS
high	33 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	204 FPS	221 FPS
medium	172 FPS	177 FPS
high	141 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	161 FPS
medium	104 FPS	125 FPS
high	85 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	77 FPS
medium	49 FPS	63 FPS
high	46 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	220 FPS	221 FPS
medium	176 FPS	177 FPS
high	147 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	166 FPS
medium	132 FPS	133 FPS
high	110 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	111 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	73 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	220 FPS	214 FPS
medium	176 FPS	175 FPS
high	147 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	151 FPS
medium	132 FPS	128 FPS
high	110 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	87 FPS
medium	86 FPS	72 FPS
high	73 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	44 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and RTXA5000-8Q

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.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,916
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	8192+482%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+452%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+5%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	88	256+191%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	8 MB+471%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	6 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTXA5000-8Q 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	RTXA5000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	6 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 59.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	CMP 30HX	RTXA5000-8Q
TDP	125W-46%	230W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.1+83%	21.4

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500. The CMP 30HX costs 68% less ($1701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the CMP 30HX offers 205% better value.