Instinct MI50
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Instinct MI Series
- Tier:
- Datacenter
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 16 GB
- Memory Type:
- HBM2
- TDP:
- 300W Peak
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Instinct MI50 (16GB) Review
Instinct MI50 (16GB) graphics card, 16 GB VRAM, 300W Peak TDP.
The Instinct MI50 (16GB) is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Instinct MI Series lineup, launched 11/18/2018. It ships with 16 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
The Instinct MI50 (16GB) is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Instinct MI Series lineup, launched 11/18/2018. It ships with 16 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.
Platform and Connectivity
The Instinct MI50 (16GB) 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 MI Series listings, the Instinct MI50 (16GB) 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 MI Series |
|---|
Performance
| Memory Type | HBM2 |
|---|
Physical & Power
| TDP | 300W Peak |
|---|
Silicon
| Architecture | Vega20 |
|---|---|
| Shader Units | 3,840 |
| Compute Blocks | 60 |
Memory
| Memory Bandwidth | 1000 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 | 11/18/2018 |
|---|---|
| ECC Memory | Yes |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
|---|---|
| Lithography | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| Peak Engine Clock | 1725 MHz |
| Memory Size | 16 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 Instinct MI50 (16GB)?
The Instinct MI50 (16GB) is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), GPU Architecture Vega20, Lithography TSMC 7nm FinFET, Compute Units 60.
Who is the Instinct MI50 (16GB) 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 Instinct MI50 (16GB)?
It is a poor fit for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details, overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).