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AMD Instinct MI210 vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT: Comparison
Instinct MI210 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT vram compared
Vram is where these two genuinely part company, Instinct MI210 64 GB against Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB, a 81% lead for Instinct MI210. Memory bandwidth runs the same way, 1600 GB/s on the Instinct MI210 versus 432 GB/s on the Radeon RX 7700 XT, another win for Instinct MI210. Add memory bus width to that, 4096 bit on the Instinct MI210 versus 192 bit on the Radeon RX 7700 XT, and the pattern holds. Radeon RX 7700 XT also leads on boost clock, 1700 MHz on the Instinct MI210 versus 2544 MHz on the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Add tdp to that, 300 W on the Instinct MI210 versus 245 W on the Radeon RX 7700 XT, and the pattern holds. Instinct MI210 also leads on slot width, 2 on the Instinct MI210 versus 2.5 on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Instinct MI210 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: which one fits your build
Buy the Instinct MI210 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. it is not the pick for buyers who specifically want DLSS 3 Frame Generation support. It also earns its place with 1440p gaming builds that want more VRAM than NVIDIA offers at the same price.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Instinct MI210 and Radeon RX 7700 XT differ on board partner?
Yes. Board Partner reads AMD Reference on the Instinct MI210 versus Reference on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Is the Card Length the same on the Instinct MI210 and Radeon RX 7700 XT?
It is. Both are listed at 267 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI210
- AMD
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- AMD
Series
- AMD Instinct MI210
- Instinct MI200
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI210
- AMD Reference (PCIe dual-slot card, data center/OEM only)
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Reference
VRAM
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 64 GBBest
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 12 GB-81%
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI210
- HBM2E
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- GDDR6Best
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 1700 MHz-33%
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2544 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Instinct MI210
- No
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 300 W-22%
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 245 WBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI210
- CDNA 2 (single Graphics Compute Die)
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- RDNA 3
Card Length
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 267 mm
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 267 mm
Slot Width
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 2Best
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2.5-25%
Compute Blocks
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 104
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 54
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 4096 bitBest
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 192 bit-95%
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Instinct MI210
- 1600 GB/sBest
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 432 GB/s-73%
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI210 if you want the higher VRAM (64 GB vs 12 GB), the lower card length (267 mm vs 267 mm) and the lower slot width (2 vs 2.5).
Choose AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT if you want the higher boost clock (2544 MHz vs 1700 MHz) and the lower TDP (245 W vs 300 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Instinct MI210 | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $449.00 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
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 RX 7700 XT
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A 12GB 1440p card that beats NVIDIA on memory capacity per dollar but gives up DLSS 3 Frame Generation.