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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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026

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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.

Our verdict

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)

Specifications

What these specs mean

Platform

GPU Brand	AMD
Board Partner	Reference

Identity and type

Product Type	Datacenter Accelerator
Series	Instinct
Tier	Datacenter

Performance

Memory Type	HBM2
Boost Clock	1502 MHz

Physical & Power

TDP	300 W
Card Length	267 mm
Slot Width	2

Silicon

Architecture	CDNA
Process Node	TSMC 7nm FinFET
Shader Units	7680
Compute Blocks	120

Memory

VRAM Capacity	32 GB
Memory Bus Width	4096 bit
Memory Bandwidth	1200 GB/s

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	16

Physical and cooling

Cooling Type	Passive

Market and workstation

Launch Date	11/16/2020
ECC Memory	Yes

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Instinct MI100?

Key specs for the AMD Instinct MI100: VRAM Capacity 32 GB, Memory Bandwidth 1200 GB/s, Boost Clock 1502 MHz, TDP 300 W, Card Length 267 mm, Form Factor PCIe Add-in Card.

Who is the AMD Instinct MI100 best suited to?

Best suited to: 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?

Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).