Instinct MI50
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Instinct MI 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
Instinct MI50 Review
Instinct MI50 (32GB) graphics card, 32 GB VRAM, 300W Peak TDP.
The Instinct MI50 (32GB) is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Instinct MI Series lineup, launched 11/18/2018. 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
The Instinct MI50 (32GB) is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Instinct MI Series lineup, launched 11/18/2018. 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.
Platform and Connectivity
The Instinct MI50 (32GB) 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 (32GB) 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 meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | Reference |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Datacenter Accelerator |
|---|---|
| Series | Instinct |
| Tier | Datacenter |
Performance
| Memory Type | HBM2 |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz |
Physical & Power
| TDP | 300 W |
|---|
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| Shader Units | 3840 |
| Compute Blocks | 60 |
Memory
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Bus Width | 4096 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s |
Host interface
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
Physical and cooling
| Cooling Type | Passive |
|---|
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | 11/18/2018 |
|---|---|
| ECC Memory | Yes |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Instinct MI50 (32GB)?
Key specs for the Instinct MI50: VRAM Capacity 32 GB, Memory Bandwidth 1024 GB/s, Boost Clock 1725 MHz, TDP 300 W, Form Factor PCIe Add-in Card, Architecture GCN.
Who is the Instinct MI50 (32GB) 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 Instinct MI50 (32GB)?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).