CMP 40HX vs RTX 3060 for Blender
Compare CMP 40HX 8 GB and RTX 3060 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 3060 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 69.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 3060 12 GB
70% faster than CMP 40HX 8 GB
Most VRAM
RTX 3060 12 GB
50% more VRAM than CMP 40HX 8 GB
Lowest power draw
RTX 3060 12 GB
8% lower rating than CMP 40HX 8 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | CMP 40HX 8 GB | RTX 3060 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $459.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 4.33 |
| Blender benchmark score | 1,170.87 | 1,989.59 +70% |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+50% |
| System PSU | 450 W Secondary source suggestion | N/A |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OptiX, CUDA |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 2,304 | 3,584 +56% |
| Boost clock | 1650 MHz | 1.78 GHz +8% |
| RT cores | 36 +29% | 28 |
| Tensor cores | 288 +157% | 112 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s +24% | 360 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Memory speed | N/A | 15 Gbps |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| TDP | 185 W | 170 W −8% |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
CMP 40HX 8 GB
Blender 4.4.0 · OptiX · 5 runs
RTX 3060 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 91 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 3060 12 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 3060 12 GB leads by 69.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,990 vs 1,171). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 3060 12 GB has more scene headroom with 12 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on CMP 40HX 8 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 3060 12 GB is the lower-power option at 170 W TDP, compared with 185 W for CMP 40HX 8 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 3060 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 3060 12 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while CMP 40HX 8 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 3060 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 69.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 3060 12 GB 70% faster than CMP 40HX 8 GB.
Most VRAM: RTX 3060 12 GB 50% more VRAM than CMP 40HX 8 GB.
Lowest power draw: RTX 3060 12 GB 8% lower rating than CMP 40HX 8 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
CMP 40HX 8 GB has 8 GB of VRAM, while RTX 3060 12 GB has 12 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.