GPU comparison

MI250X vs RTX 2060

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

CDNA 2vsTuringUpdated 30 days ago

The MI250X is the stronger choice for the most common large scale compute workloads because its 128 GB memory, 3277 GB/s bandwidth, and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 exceed the corresponding RTX 2060 figures by wide margins.

MI250X listed from $1.28/GPU/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecMI250XRTX 2060
TDP560W160W
VRAM128 GB6-12 GB
CUDA CoresNot published1,920
Memory TypeHBM2eGDDR6
ArchitectureCDNA 2Turing
FP16 (dense)383 TFLOPSNot published
Form FactorsOAMPCIe
INT8 (dense)383 TOPSNot published
InterconnectInfinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0PCIe 3.0
Tensor CoresNot published240
FP32 Performance47.9 TFLOPS6.5 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance47.9 TFLOPSNot published
Memory Bandwidth3,277 GB/s336 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The MI250X delivers 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 47.9 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 2060 lists only 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. The eightfold ratio between dense FP16 and FP32 on the MI250X supports larger batch sizes during training and inference. Memory bandwidth of 3277 GB/s on the MI250X versus 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 allows the MI250X to sustain higher throughput when moving 128 GB data sets. The RTX 2060 cannot match these dense FP16 or bandwidth figures and therefore remains limited to smaller workloads that fit within its 6 to 12 GB capacity.

Current On-Demand Offers

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RTX 2060

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When to Choose the MI250X

The MI250X suits workloads that require 128 GB HBM2e memory and 3277 GB/s bandwidth. Its 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 383 TOPS dense INT8 enable large model training and scientific simulations that exceed the 12 GB limit of the RTX 2060. The 560 W TDP is acceptable when the Infinity Fabric interconnect is needed for multi GPU scaling.

When to Choose the RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 fits tasks that remain within 6 to 12 GB GDDR6 memory and require only 6.5 TFLOPS FP32. Its 160 W TDP and PCIe form factor allow deployment in standard desktop systems where the 560 W TDP and OAM form factor of the MI250X are impractical.

Use Cases

LLM Training
MI250X

The MI250X supplies 128 GB memory and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 that accommodate models too large for the 12 GB limit of the RTX 2060.

LLM Inference
MI250X

The MI250X 3277 GB/s bandwidth and 383 TOPS dense INT8 sustain higher throughput than the 336 GB/s and 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 of the RTX 2060.

Fine-tuning
MI250X

The MI250X 128 GB capacity and 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 support fine tuning of models that exceed the memory of the RTX 2060.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS FP32 and 160 W TDP suffice for diffusion workloads that fit in 12 GB and run on standard PCIe systems.

Scientific Computing
MI250X

The MI250X 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 and Infinity Fabric interconnect handle large scientific data sets beyond the reach of the RTX 2060.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FP32 performance of each GPU?▾

The MI250X lists 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 2060 lists 6.5 TFLOPS FP32.

Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾

The MI250X provides 3277 GB/s bandwidth compared with 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060.

What are the power requirements of the MI250X and RTX 2060?▾

The MI250X has a 560 W TDP and the RTX 2060 has a 160 W TDP.

Can the RTX 2060 run dense FP16 workloads at the same level as the MI250X?▾

The RTX 2060 does not publish a dense FP16 figure while the MI250X lists 383 TFLOPS dense FP16.

What interconnect does the MI250X use?▾

The MI250X uses Infinity Fabric and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 2060 uses PCIe 3.0.

Which is cheaper to rent, the MI250X or the RTX 2060?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the MI250X and RTX 2060 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 MI250X have compared to the RTX 2060?▾

The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find MI250X and RTX 2060 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 MI250X and the RTX 2060?▾

The MI250X uses the CDNA 2 architecture (2021) while the RTX 2060 uses Turing (2019). The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s; the RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s, so the MI250X has 9.8x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.

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