Specifications Compared
| Spec | Gaudi 2 | MI250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 560W |
| VRAM | 96 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | HBM2e |
| Architecture | Gaudi | CDNA 2 |
| FP16 (dense) | Not published | 383 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | OAM | OAM |
| INT8 (dense) | Not published | 383 TOPS |
| Interconnect | RoCE Ethernet, PCIe 4.0 | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0 |
| FP32 Performance | Not published | 47.9 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | Not published | 47.9 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 2,450 GB/s | 3,277 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The MI250X supplies 383 TFLOPS of dense FP16 performance and 47.9 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. No FP16 figure appears for the Gaudi 2. The 3277 GB/s bandwidth on the MI250X exceeds the 2450 GB/s bandwidth on the Gaudi 2 by 34 percent. Higher bandwidth supports larger batch sizes during training runs that move substantial activation data. The 128 GB capacity on the MI250X exceeds the 96 GB capacity on the Gaudi 2 and permits larger model partitions without additional communication steps. The 560W TDP on the MI250X remains below the 600W TDP on the Gaudi 2.
Current On-Demand Offers
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Gaudi 2
Gaudi 2 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the Gaudi 2 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
MI250X
MI250X is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the MI250X rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
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When to Choose the Gaudi 2
The Gaudi 2 suits deployments that require RoCE Ethernet connectivity for multi node scaling. Its 96 GB HBM2e memory and 2450 GB/s bandwidth align with inference tasks that fit within those limits and operate under 600W power budgets.
When to Choose the MI250X
The MI250X suits workloads that need 128 GB HBM2e memory together with 3277 GB/s bandwidth. Its published 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating and 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating support training and inference jobs that rely on those dense figures.
Use Cases
The MI250X provides 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 128 GB memory for large model partitions.
The MI250X supplies 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 3277 GB/s bandwidth to sustain high token throughput.
The MI250X offers 128 GB memory and 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 for gradient computations during adaptation.
Both GPUs carry sufficient HBM2e memory for diffusion model inference at batch sizes supported by 2450 GB/s or 3277 GB/s bandwidth.
The MI250X delivers 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 along with 128 GB memory for double precision heavy simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU lists a dense FP16 rating?▾
The MI250X lists 383 TFLOPS dense FP16. No FP16 rating appears for the Gaudi 2.
How do the power limits compare?▾
The Gaudi 2 carries a 600W TDP while the MI250X carries a 560W TDP.
What interconnect options exist on each card?▾
The Gaudi 2 supports RoCE Ethernet while the MI250X supports Infinity Fabric.
Which product carries higher memory bandwidth?▾
The MI250X reaches 3277 GB/s while the Gaudi 2 reaches 2450 GB/s.
Do both GPUs use the same form factor?▾
Both the Gaudi 2 and the MI250X use the OAM form factor.
Which is cheaper to rent, the Gaudi 2 or the MI250X?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 have compared to the MI250X?▾
The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory. The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory.
Can I find Gaudi 2 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 Gaudi 2 and the MI250X?▾
The Gaudi 2 uses the Gaudi architecture (2022) while the MI250X uses CDNA 2 (2021). The Gaudi 2 has 96 GB of HBM2e at 2,450 GB/s; the MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s, so the MI250X has 1.3x the memory bandwidth of the Gaudi 2.
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