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

✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 16,581).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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159.9% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$269 MSRP

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+89.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 392.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

CMP 40HX

2021

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+89.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 392.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,749 vs 16,581).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7600 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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159.9% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$269 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than CMP 40HX?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 8,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 89.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about $430 cheaper on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 89.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 392.5%. 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 Radeon RX 7600 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

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	146 FPS	168 FPS
medium	135 FPS	149 FPS
high	114 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	140 FPS
medium	111 FPS	114 FPS
high	92 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	85 FPS
medium	51 FPS	72 FPS
high	41 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	313 FPS	414 FPS
medium	255 FPS	349 FPS
high	208 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	241 FPS
medium	170 FPS	205 FPS
high	141 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	109 FPS
medium	95 FPS	91 FPS
high	78 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	394 FPS	746 FPS
medium	315 FPS	597 FPS
high	262 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	560 FPS
medium	236 FPS	448 FPS
high	197 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	373 FPS
medium	157 FPS	298 FPS
high	131 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	341 FPS	604 FPS
medium	273 FPS	517 FPS
high	241 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	468 FPS
medium	213 FPS	397 FPS
high	183 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	293 FPS
medium	111 FPS	271 FPS
high	102 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 40HX and Radeon RX 7600

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.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the CMP 40HX scores 8,749 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 89.5%. The CMP 40HX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (CMP 40HX) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (CMP 40HX) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 288 Tensor cores.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	8,749	16,581+90%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.603 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+186%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2655 MHz+61%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+13%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 40HX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (CMP 40HX) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 40HX) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: No vs VCN 4.0.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	No	VCN 4.0
Decoder	No	VCN 4.0
Codecs		MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 40HX draws 185W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 11.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (CMP 40HX) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 40HX	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	185W	165W-11%
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	229mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	47.3	100.5+112%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 40HX launched at $699 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 61.5% less ($430 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (CMP 40HX) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 392.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).