GPU comparison

MI250X vs RTX 4060

Specifications and current cloud pricing, side by side.

CDNA 2vsAda LovelaceUpdated 34 days ago

The MI250X wins for the most common AI training use case. Its 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 combined with 128 GB memory and 3277 GB/s bandwidth delivers greater capacity for dense workloads than the RTX 4060 specifications allow.

MI250X listed from $1.28/GPU/hrRTX 4060 listed from $0.15/GPU/hr

Specifications Compared

SpecMI250XRTX 4060
TDP560W115W
VRAM128 GB8-16 GB
CUDA CoresNot published3,072
Memory TypeHBM2eGDDR6
ArchitectureCDNA 2Ada Lovelace
FP16 (dense)383 TFLOPSNot published
Form FactorsOAMPCIe
INT8 (dense)383 TOPSNot published
InterconnectInfinity Fabric, PCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0
Tensor CoresNot published96
FP32 Performance47.9 TFLOPS15.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance47.9 TFLOPSNot published
Memory Bandwidth3,277 GB/s272 GB/s
FP8 (with sparsity)Not published242 TFLOPS

Performance Analysis

The MI250X provides 383 TFLOPS in dense FP16 while the RTX 4060 lists no FP16 figure. FP32 comparison shows the MI250X at 47.9 TFLOPS against 15.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060. This delta indicates the MI250X handles larger matrix operations in training scenarios at higher throughput. Memory bandwidth of 3277 GB/s on the MI250X enables larger batch sizes compared to 272 GB/s on the RTX 4060. The RTX 4060 reports 242 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity which suits certain inference paths but cannot be directly matched to dense figures from the MI250X. The MI250X also lists 383 TOPS in dense INT8. Such metrics favor the MI250X for dense tensor workloads that require consistent high throughput without reliance on sparsity.

Current On-Demand Offers

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MI250X

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RTX 4060

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When to Choose the MI250X

The MI250X suits large scale training runs that require 128 GB HBM2e memory and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16. Its 3277 GB/s bandwidth supports extensive batch processing in scientific computing tasks measured against 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32. The 560 W TDP fits environments where power delivery supports sustained dense operations.

When to Choose the RTX 4060

The RTX 4060 fits power constrained setups that operate at 115 W TDP with 15.1 TFLOPS dense FP32. Its PCIe form factor and 272 GB/s bandwidth align with consumer graphics workloads that use 8 to 16 GB GDDR6 memory. The 242 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity supports targeted inference paths in compact systems.

Use Cases

LLM Training
MI250X

The MI250X supplies 128 GB HBM2e memory and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 for large model training.

LLM Inference
MI250X

The MI250X handles large models through 128 GB memory and 383 TOPS dense INT8.

Fine-tuning
MI250X

The MI250X supports fine tuning via 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and high bandwidth of 3277 GB/s.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 4060

The RTX 4060 operates at 115 W TDP with 15.1 TFLOPS dense FP32 for graphics generation.

Scientific Computing
MI250X

The MI250X provides 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32 and 3277 GB/s bandwidth for compute intensive tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What FP32 performance does the MI250X deliver?▾

The MI250X delivers 47.9 TFLOPS dense FP32. This figure exceeds the 15.1 TFLOPS dense FP32 of the RTX 4060.

What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060?▾

The RTX 4060 reaches 272 GB/s memory bandwidth. The MI250X reaches 3277 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Does the MI250X list FP8 performance?▾

The MI250X does not list an FP8 figure. The RTX 4060 lists 242 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity.

What TDP does the MI250X require?▾

The MI250X requires 560 W TDP. The RTX 4060 requires 115 W TDP.

Which interconnect does the MI250X use?▾

The MI250X uses Infinity Fabric and PCIe 4.0 interconnect. The RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0 interconnect.

Which is cheaper to rent, the MI250X or the RTX 4060?▾

Cloud rental prices for both the MI250X and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾

The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 4060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Can I find MI250X and RTX 4060 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 4060?▾

The MI250X uses the CDNA 2 architecture (2021) while the RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s; the RTX 4060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR6 at 272 GB/s, so the MI250X has 12.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060.

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How this page is made

  • Specifications come from the NVIDIA, AMD and Intel datasheets for the MI250X and the RTX 4060. Dense and sparse throughput are listed separately.
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