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AMD Instinct MI250 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile: Comparison
AMD Instinct MI250 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile: the memory bus width difference
Start with memory bus width, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Instinct MI250 8192 bit against NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile 256 bit, 97% in favour of AMD Instinct MI250. Boost clock runs the same way, 1700 MHz on the AMD Instinct MI250 versus 1365 MHz on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, another win for AMD Instinct MI250. Slot width is not the same on both, Not Applicable on the AMD Instinct MI250 versus N/A on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile.
Who each one is for
Buy the AMD Instinct MI250 for buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications and researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, though it is the wrong buy for overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only). Avoid it for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile suits 1080p/1440p mobile gaming without needing the thinnest possible chassis and buyers comparing full-power vs Max-Q variants before purchase, though it is not the pick for buyers prioritizing thin-and-light portability (the Max-Q variant suits that better) and 4K gaming on external displays. It also earns its place with thicker gaming laptop buyers wanting more sustained performance than Max-Q offers. Our rating of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (6.3/10): A solid full-power mobile implementation of a proven chip - worth seeking out over the Max-Q version if chassis thickness isn't a concern.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Instinct MI250 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile differ on tdp?
Yes. TDP reads 500 W on the AMD Instinct MI250 versus 80-115W configurable TGP on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Instinct MI250
- AMD
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- NVIDIA
Series
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Instinct
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- GeForce RTX 20
Board Partner
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Reference
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- OEM (varies by laptop model)
Tier
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Datacenter
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- High-End (Laptop, Full-Power, 2020)
Memory Type
- AMD Instinct MI250
- HBM2E
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- GDDR6Best
Boost Clock
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 1700 MHzBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- 1365 MHz-20%
TDP
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 500 W
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- 80-115W configurable TGPBest
Architecture
- AMD Instinct MI250
- CDNA2
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- Turing
Slot Width
- AMD Instinct MI250
- Not Applicable
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- N/A (mobile GPU)
Shader Units
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 13312
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- 2560
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 8192 bitBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- 256 bit-97%
PCIe Generation
- AMD Instinct MI250
- PCIe 4.0
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- PCIe 3.0 x16 (mobile)
Launch Date
- AMD Instinct MI250
- 11/08/2021
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
- 2020-04
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Instinct MI250 if you want the higher boost clock (1700 MHz vs 1365 MHz) and the higher memory bus width (8192 bit vs 256 bit).
Choose NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile if you want the lower TDP (80-115W configurable TGP vs 500 W).
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
6.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid full-power mobile implementation of a proven chip - worth seeking out over the Max-Q version if chassis thickness isn't a concern.