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AMD Instinct MI210 vs AMD Radeon 8060S: Comparison
Instinct MI210 vs Radeon 8060S memory bandwidth compared
On memory bandwidth the spread is 84%, Instinct MI210 1600 GB/s against Radeon 8060S 256 GB/s, so Instinct MI210 takes it. Boost clock runs the same way, 1700 MHz on the Instinct MI210 versus 2900 MHz on the Radeon 8060S, another win for Radeon 8060S. Instinct MI210 also leads on memory bus width, 4096 bit on the Instinct MI210 versus 256 bit on the Radeon 8060S.
Instinct MI210 vs Radeon 8060S: which one fits your build
The Instinct MI210 suits double-precision workloads that don't need MI250X-level throughput, though it is the wrong buy for any desktop or workstation build - compute-only, no display output and maximum-throughput HPC nodes (use MI250X instead). The same goes for HPC and AI deployments in standard PCIe-slot servers without OAM sled support. Take the Radeon 8060S for small-form-factor or mini-PC builds wanting near-discrete-GPU 1080p gaming without a separate graphics card. It is equally the pick for AI/local inference workloads that benefit from a large unified memory pool alongside GPU compute. Avoid it for anyone expecting a normal desktop CPU-buying experience, this GPU only comes bundled in specific pre-built systems. Our rating of the Instinct MI210 (7.3/10): A practical, PCIe-slot-friendly way to get CDNA 2 compute into a standard server, useful for smaller HPC and AI deployments, but clearly the entry point of its generation next to the dual-die MI250X and now well behind the MI300 series.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Instinct MI210 and Radeon 8060S differ on memory type?
Yes. Memory Type reads HBM2E on the Instinct MI210 versus Unified LPDDR5x on the Radeon 8060S.
Is the GPU Brand the same on the Instinct MI210 and Radeon 8060S?
It is. Both are listed at AMD, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI210
- AMD
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- AMD
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI210
- HBM2E
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- Unified LPDDR5xBest
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 1700 MHz-41%
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- 2900 MHzBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI210
- CDNA 2 (single Graphics Compute Die)
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- RDNA 3.5
Compute Blocks
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 104
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- 40
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 4096 bitBest
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- 256 bit-94%
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 1600 GB/sBest
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- 256 GB/s-84%
Launch Date
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 2022-03
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- January 2025
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI210 if you want the higher memory bus width (4096 bit vs 256 bit) and the higher memory bandwidth (1600 GB/s vs 256 GB/s).
Choose AMD Radeon 8060S if you want the higher boost clock (2900 MHz vs 1700 MHz).
Verdict
AMD Instinct MI210
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, PCIe-slot-friendly way to get CDNA 2 compute into a standard server, useful for smaller HPC and AI deployments, but clearly the entry point of its generation next to the dual-die MI250X and now well behind the MI300 series.
AMD Radeon 8060S
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest integrated GPU available, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units and 256GB/s unified memory put it in a different class from any desktop APU, though availability is limited to specific pre-built Strix Halo systems.