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AMD Instinct MI250 vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT: Comparison
Instinct MI250 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT tdp compared
Tdp is where these two genuinely part company, Instinct MI250 500 W against Radeon RX 7700 XT 245 W, a 104% lead for Radeon RX 7700 XT. Memory bandwidth runs the same way, 3200 GB/s on the Instinct MI250 versus 432 GB/s on the Radeon RX 7700 XT, another win for Instinct MI250. Add memory bus width to that, 8192 bit on the Instinct MI250 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 MI250 versus 2544 MHz on the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Shader units is not the same on both, 13312 on the Instinct MI250 versus 3456 on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Instinct MI250 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: which one fits your build
The Instinct MI250 suits buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications and researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, though it is not the pick for overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only). It is the wrong buy for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details. it is not built for buyers who specifically want DLSS 3 Frame Generation support. The same goes for 1440p gaming builds that want more VRAM than NVIDIA offers at the same price. Our rating of the Radeon RX 7700 XT (7.5/10): A 12GB 1440p card that beats NVIDIA on memory capacity per dollar but gives up DLSS 3 Frame Generation.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Instinct MI250 and Radeon RX 7700 XT differ on product type?
Yes. Product Type reads Datacenter Accelerator on the Instinct MI250 versus Desktop Add-In Card on the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Is the GPU Brand the same on the Instinct MI250 and Radeon RX 7700 XT?
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 MI250
- AMD
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- AMD
Product Type
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Datacenter Accelerator
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Desktop Add-In Card
Series
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Instinct
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Reference
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Reference
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI250
- HBM2E
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- GDDR6Best
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 1700 MHz-33%
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2544 MHzBest
TDP
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 500 W-104%
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 245 WBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI250
- CDNA2
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- RDNA 3
Slot Width
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Not Applicable
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2.5
Shader Units
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 13312
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 3456
Compute Blocks
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 208
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 54
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 8192 bitBest
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 192 bit-98%
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 3200 GB/sBest
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 432 GB/s-86%
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI250 if you want the higher memory bus width (8192 bit vs 192 bit) and the higher memory bandwidth (3200 GB/s vs 432 GB/s).
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 500 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Instinct MI250 | 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 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.