Specifications Compared
| Spec | MI250X | RTX 4000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 560W | 130W |
| VRAM | 128 GB | 20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | CDNA 2 | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 383 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | OAM | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 383 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | Infinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 47.9 TFLOPS | 26.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 47.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 3,277 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 427.6 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The MI250X delivers 383 TFLOPS in FP16 dense and 47.9 TFLOPS in FP32. The RTX 4000 Ada provides no FP16 figure and 26.7 TFLOPS in FP32. The FP16 dense figure on the MI250X supports larger scale training operations compared with FP32 alone. Memory bandwidth of 3277 GB/s on the MI250X permits larger batch sizes than the 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada. The RTX 4000 Ada lists FP8 with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS while the MI250X lists INT8 dense at 383 TOPS. These ratios indicate the MI250X sustains higher throughput in dense low precision tasks while the RTX 4000 Ada offers a sparse FP8 option where published.
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When to Choose the MI250X
The MI250X suits workloads that require 128 GB VRAM and 3277 GB/s bandwidth. Scientific computing tasks benefit from the 383 TFLOPS FP16 dense rating and 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating. Infinity Fabric interconnect further supports multi GPU scaling in OAM form factor systems.
When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada fits deployments limited to 130W TDP and PCIe form factor. Its 20 GB GDDR6 configuration and 360 GB/s bandwidth serve lighter inference or fine tuning jobs. The 427.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity rating provides an option for sparse accelerated tasks in constrained power environments.
Use Cases
The MI250X supplies 128 GB VRAM and 383 TFLOPS FP16 dense for large batch training runs.
The MI250X provides 3277 GB/s bandwidth and 383 TOPS INT8 dense to sustain high throughput inference.
Both GPUs handle fine tuning though the MI250X offers greater headroom with 128 GB VRAM while the RTX 4000 Ada operates at lower 130W TDP.
The RTX 4000 Ada delivers 427.6 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity in a 130W TDP PCIe card suitable for image generation pipelines.
The MI250X supplies 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 and 128 GB HBM2e memory for large scale simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What FP32 performance do the MI250X and RTX 4000 Ada provide?▾
The MI250X reaches 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 and the RTX 4000 Ada reaches 26.7 TFLOPS FP32.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The MI250X offers 3277 GB/s bandwidth compared with 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada.
What is the TDP of each GPU?▾
The MI250X lists 560W TDP and the RTX 4000 Ada lists 130W TDP.
Does the RTX 4000 Ada publish an FP16 figure?▾
No FP16 rating appears for the RTX 4000 Ada while the MI250X lists 383 TFLOPS FP16 dense.
What interconnect options exist for each card?▾
The MI250X supports Infinity Fabric and PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 4000 Ada supports PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the MI250X or the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the MI250X and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?▾
The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find MI250X and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?▾
The MI250X uses the CDNA 2 architecture (2021) while the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s; the RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the MI250X has 9.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4000 Ada.
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