AMD

AMD Instinct MI100

GPU Brand:: AMD
Series:: Instinct MI100 Series
Tier:: Datacenter
Board Partner:: AMD (Reference)
VRAM:: 32 GB
Memory Type:: HBM2
TDP:: 300W Peak

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AMD Instinct MI100 Review

AMD Instinct MI100 graphics card, 32 GB VRAM, 300W Peak TDP.

The AMD Instinct MI100 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Instinct MI100 Series lineup, launched 11/16/2020. It ships with 32 GB of HBM2 and runs within a 300W Peak power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.

Performance and Architecture

Platform and Connectivity

The AMD Instinct MI100 follows AMD's Instinct reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's Instinct MI100 Series listings, the AMD Instinct MI100 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.

Specifications

Platform

GPU Brand	AMD
Board Partner	AMD (Reference)

Identity and type

Series	Instinct MI100 Series

Performance

Memory Type	HBM2

Physical & Power

TDP	300W Peak

Silicon

Architecture	CDNA
Shader Units	7,680
Compute Blocks	120

Memory

Memory Bandwidth	1200 GB/s

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0 x16 , PCIe 3.0 x16

Physical and cooling

Cooling Type	Passive

Market and workstation

Launch Date	11/16/2020
ECC Memory	Yes

Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card
Lithography	TSMC 7nm FinFET
Peak Engine Clock	1502 MHz
Memory Size	32 GB

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
Workstation/datacenter procurement research

Not for

Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Instinct MI100?

The AMD Instinct MI100 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), GPU Architecture CDNA, Lithography TSMC 7nm FinFET, Compute Units 120.

Who is the AMD Instinct MI100 best suited to?

It suits buyers comparing amd's official reference specifications, researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, workstation/datacenter procurement research.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Instinct MI100?

It is a poor fit for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details, overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).