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AMD Instinct MI250 vs AMD FirePro W2100: Comparison
Instinct MI250 vs FirePro W2100 tdp compared
On tdp the spread is 1823%, Instinct MI250 500 W against FirePro W2100 26 W, so FirePro W2100 takes it. Instinct MI250 also leads on memory bandwidth, 3200 GB/s on the Instinct MI250 versus 28.8 GB/s on the FirePro W2100. They differ on board partner too, Reference on the Instinct MI250 versus AMD on the FirePro W2100. On memory type there is little in it, HBM2E on the Instinct MI250 versus DDR3 on the FirePro W2100. They differ on architecture too, CDNA2 on the Instinct MI250 versus Graphics Core Next on the FirePro W2100. There is a split on shader units as well, 13312 on the Instinct MI250 versus 320 on the FirePro W2100. There is a split on pcie generation as well, PCIe 4.0 on the Instinct MI250 versus PCIe 3.0 x8 on the FirePro W2100. Cooling type is not the same on both, Passive on the Instinct MI250 versus Active on the FirePro W2100. There is a split on ecc memory as well, Yes on the Instinct MI250 versus No on the FirePro W2100.
Who each one is for
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 built for overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only). It is not the one for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details. Buy the FirePro W2100 for 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.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: gpu brand are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Instinct MI250 and FirePro W2100 differ on form factor?
Yes. Form Factor reads OAM Module on the Instinct MI250 versus Desktops on the FirePro W2100.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI250
- AMD
- AMD FirePro W2100
- AMD
Series
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Instinct
- AMD FirePro W2100
- FirePro Wx100 Series
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Reference
- AMD FirePro W2100
- AMD (Reference)
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI250
- HBM2E
- AMD FirePro W2100
- DDR3Best
TDP
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 500 W-1823%
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 26 WBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI250
- CDNA2
- AMD FirePro W2100
- Graphics Core Next (GCN)
Shader Units
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 13312
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 320
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 3200 GB/sBest
- AMD FirePro W2100
- 28.8 GB/s-99%
PCIe Generation
- AMD Instinct MI250
- PCIe 4.0
- AMD FirePro W2100
- PCIe 3.0 x8
Cooling Type
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Passive
- AMD FirePro W2100
- Active
Launch Date
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 11/08/2021
- AMD FirePro W2100
- August 2014
ECC Memory
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Yes
- AMD FirePro W2100
- No
Form Factor
- AMD Instinct MI250
- OAM Module
- AMD FirePro W2100
- Desktops
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI250 if you want the higher memory bandwidth (3200 GB/s vs 28.8 GB/s).
Choose AMD FirePro W2100 if you want the lower TDP (26 W vs 500 W).