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AMD Instinct MI100 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060: Comparison
AMD Instinct MI100 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 tdp compared
Start with tdp, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Instinct MI100 300 W against NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 160 W, 88% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bandwidth runs the same way, 1200 GB/s on the AMD Instinct MI100 versus 336 GB/s on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, another win for AMD Instinct MI100. Memory bus width runs the same way, 4096 bit on the AMD Instinct MI100 versus 192 bit on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, another win for AMD Instinct MI100. Add boost clock to that, 1502 MHz on the AMD Instinct MI100 versus 1680 MHz on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, and the pattern holds. Card length runs the same way, 267 mm on the AMD Instinct MI100 versus 229 mm on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, another win for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.
Who each one is for
Buy the AMD Instinct MI100 for 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. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 suits budget 1080p gaming with lighter texture settings and buyers who already own one for casual/esports titles, though it is not the pick for 1440p or higher gaming. It is not the one for modern AAA titles with high-resolution texture packs (6GB fills up fast).
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Instinct MI100 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 differ on gpu brand?
Yes. GPU Brand reads AMD on the AMD Instinct MI100 versus NVIDIA on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.
Is the Slot Width the same on the AMD Instinct MI100 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060?
It is. Both are listed at 2, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI100
- AMD
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- NVIDIA
Series
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Instinct
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- GeForce RTX 20
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Reference
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- NVIDIA Founders Edition
Tier
- AMD Instinct MI100
- Datacenter
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- Mainstream (2019, legacy)
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI100
- HBM2
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- GDDR6Best
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 1502 MHz-11%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 1680 MHzBest
TDP
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 300 W-87%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 160 WBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI100
- CDNA
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- Turing
Card Length
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 267 mm-17%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 229 mmBest
Slot Width
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 2
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 2
Shader Units
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 7680
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 1920
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 4096 bitBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 192 bit-95%
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 1200 GB/sBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 336 GB/s-72%
PCIe Generation
- AMD Instinct MI100
- PCIe 4.0
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch Date
- AMD Instinct MI100
- 11/16/2020
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- 2019-01
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI100 if you want the lower slot width (2 vs 2), the higher memory bus width (4096 bit vs 192 bit) and the higher memory bandwidth (1200 GB/s vs 336 GB/s).
Choose NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 if you want the higher boost clock (1680 MHz vs 1502 MHz), the lower TDP (160 W vs 300 W) and the lower card length (229 mm vs 267 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Instinct MI100 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable entry into ray tracing in its day, now limited mainly by its 6GB VRAM ceiling - fine for light 1080p use, best avoided otherwise.