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AMD Instinct MI100 vs AMD FirePro W2100: Comparison
Instinct MI100 vs FirePro W2100 tdp compared
On tdp the spread is 1054%, Instinct MI100 300 W against FirePro W2100 26 W, so FirePro W2100 takes it. Add memory bandwidth to that, 1200 GB/s on the Instinct MI100 versus 28.8 GB/s on the FirePro W2100, and the pattern holds. Card length runs the same way, 267 mm on the Instinct MI100 versus 168 mm on the FirePro W2100, another win for FirePro W2100. Board partner is not the same on both, Reference on the Instinct MI100 versus AMD on the FirePro W2100. On memory type there is little in it, HBM2 on the Instinct MI100 versus DDR3 on the FirePro W2100. They differ on architecture too, CDNA on the Instinct MI100 versus Graphics Core Next on the FirePro W2100. They differ on shader units too, 7680 on the Instinct MI100 versus 320 on the FirePro W2100. There is a split on pcie generation as well, PCIe 4.0 on the Instinct MI100 versus PCIe 3.0 x8 on the FirePro W2100. There is a split on cooling type as well, Passive on the Instinct MI100 versus Active on the FirePro W2100.
Instinct MI100 vs FirePro W2100: which one fits your build
The Instinct MI100 suits buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications and researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, though it is the wrong buy for overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only). It is the wrong buy for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details. Buy the FirePro W2100 for buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications and researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, though it is not built for overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only). Avoid it for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: gpu brand are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Instinct MI100 and FirePro W2100 differ on ecc memory?
Yes. ECC Memory reads Yes on the Instinct MI100 versus No on the FirePro W2100.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI100
- AMD
- AMD FirePro W2100
- AMD
Series
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Instinct
- AMD FirePro W2100
- FirePro Wx100 Series
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Reference
- AMD FirePro W2100
- AMD (Reference)
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI100
- HBM2
- AMD FirePro W2100
- DDR3Best
TDP
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 300 W-1054%
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 26 WBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI100
- CDNA
- AMD FirePro W2100
- Graphics Core Next (GCN)
Card Length
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 267 mm-59%
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 168 mmBest
Shader Units
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 7680
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 320
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 1200 GB/sBest
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 28.8 GB/s-98%
PCIe Generation
- AMD Instinct MI100
- PCIe 4.0
- AMD FirePro W2100
- PCIe 3.0 x8
Cooling Type
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Passive
- AMD FirePro W2100
- Active
Launch Date
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 11/16/2020
- AMD FirePro W2100
- August 2014
ECC Memory
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Yes
- AMD FirePro W2100
- No
Form Factor
- AMD Instinct MI100
- PCIe Add-in Card
- AMD FirePro W2100
- Desktops
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI100 if you want the higher memory bandwidth (1200 GB/s vs 28.8 GB/s).
Choose AMD FirePro W2100 if you want the lower TDP (26 W vs 300 W) and the lower card length (168 mm vs 267 mm).