Specifications Compared
| Spec | A16 | MI250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 560W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | Not published |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2e |
| Architecture | Ampere | CDNA 2 |
| FP16 (dense) | 17.9 TFLOPS | 383 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | OAM |
| INT8 (dense) | 35.9 TOPS | 383 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 40 | Not published |
| FP32 Performance | 4.5 TFLOPS | 47.9 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 47.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 200 GB/s | 3,277 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 35.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 71.8 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The MI250X delivers 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 compared with 17.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the A16, producing a ratio of roughly twenty one to one. The same pattern holds for FP32 where the MI250X reaches 47.9 TFLOPS against 4.5 TFLOPS on the A16. Memory bandwidth of 3277 GB/s on the MI250X versus 200 GB/s on the A16 allows substantially larger batch sizes during training or inference before memory capacity of 128 GB versus 16 GB becomes the limit. The A16 provides INT8 dense performance of 35.9 TOPS while the MI250X provides INT8 dense performance of 383 TOPS.
Current On-Demand Offers
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A16
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When to Choose the A16
The A16 suits deployments where power draw must stay at 250 W and form factor must remain standard PCIe. Its 16 GB memory and 200 GB/s bandwidth suffice for smaller inference workloads or fine tuning tasks that fit within those limits.
When to Choose the MI250X
The MI250X suits workloads that require 128 GB memory capacity together with 3277 GB/s bandwidth and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16. Its OAM form factor and Infinity Fabric interconnect further support large scale scientific computing or LLM training runs.
Use Cases
The MI250X supplies 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 128 GB memory that accommodate large model training runs.
The MI250X provides 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 together with 3277 GB/s bandwidth for high throughput inference.
The MI250X offers 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 and 128 GB memory that support fine tuning of sizable models.
The A16 meets requirements at 250 W TDP with 17.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 for moderate image generation workloads.
The MI250X delivers 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 and 3277 GB/s bandwidth suited to scientific simulation codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dense FP16 performance of the A16?▾
The A16 lists 17.9 TFLOPS dense FP16. It also lists 35.9 TFLOPS FP16 with sparsity.
What TDP does the A16 have?▾
The A16 has a TDP of 250 W. The MI250X has a TDP of 560 W.
Which GPU offers higher dense FP32 performance?▾
The MI250X offers 47.9 TFLOPS FP32. The A16 offers 4.5 TFLOPS FP32.
Does the MI250X publish sparse FP16 figures?▾
The MI250X publishes only the dense FP16 figure of 383 TFLOPS. No sparsity value appears in the specifications.
What interconnect does the A16 use?▾
The A16 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The MI250X supports both Infinity Fabric and PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the A16 or the MI250X?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the A16 and MI250X vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the A16 have compared to the MI250X?▾
The A16 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory.
Can I find A16 and MI250X GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the A16 and the MI250X?▾
The A16 uses the Ampere architecture (2021) while the MI250X uses CDNA 2 (2021). The MI250X delivers 21.4x the dense FP16 throughput (383 vs 17.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 16.4x the memory bandwidth of the A16.
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