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AMD Instinct MI210 vs AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU: Comparison
Instinct MI210 vs Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU vram compared
On vram the spread is 98%, Instinct MI210 64 GB against Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU 1 GB, so Instinct MI210 takes it. Add boost clock to that, 1700 MHz on the Instinct MI210 versus 650 MHz on the Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU, and the pattern holds. Memory bus width runs the same way, 4096 bit on the Instinct MI210 versus 64 bit on the Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU, another win for Instinct MI210. They differ on compute blocks too, 104 on the Instinct MI210 versus 5 on the Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU.
Which should you buy, Instinct MI210 or Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU?
The Instinct MI210 is the one to take for 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. The Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU suits 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. 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 HD 8570M Series GPU differ on board partner?
Yes. Board Partner reads AMD Reference on the Instinct MI210 versus AMD on the Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU.
Is the GPU Brand the same on the Instinct MI210 and Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU?
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 HD 8570M Series GPU
- AMD
Series
- AMD Instinct MI210
- Instinct MI200
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- Legacy
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI210
- AMD Reference (PCIe dual-slot card, data center/OEM only)
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- AMD (Reference)
VRAM
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 64 GBBest
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- 1 GB-98%
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI210
- HBM2E
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- GDDR5Best
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 1700 MHzBest
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- 650 MHz-62%
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Instinct MI210
- No
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- No
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI210
- CDNA 2 (single Graphics Compute Die)
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- GCN
Process Node
- AMD Instinct MI210
- TSMC 6nm
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- Other
Compute Blocks
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 104
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- 5
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 4096 bitBest
- AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU
- 64 bit-98%
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI210 if you want the higher VRAM (64 GB vs 1 GB), the higher boost clock (1700 MHz vs 650 MHz) and the higher memory bus width (4096 bit vs 64 bit).
Choose AMD Radeon HD 8570M Series GPU if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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.