Specifications Compared
| Spec | MI250X | RTX 5000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 560W | 250W |
| VRAM | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| CUDA Cores | Not published | 12,800 |
| 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 | 400 |
| FP32 Performance | 47.9 TFLOPS | 65.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 47.9 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 3,277 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 1,044.4 TFLOPS |
Performance Analysis
The MI250X delivers 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 while the RTX 5000 Ada does not publish a dense FP16 figure. The MI250X FP32 rating of 47.9 TFLOPS sits below the RTX 5000 Ada FP32 rating of 65.3 TFLOPS. The 3277 GB/s bandwidth on the MI250X supports larger batch sizes than the 576 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 5000 Ada during both training and inference. The 128 GB VRAM capacity on the MI250X accommodates models that exceed the 32 GB VRAM capacity on the RTX 5000 Ada. The 383 TOPS dense INT8 rating on the MI250X provides a direct dense comparison point where the RTX 5000 Ada figure remains unpublished.
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MI250X
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When to Choose the MI250X
The MI250X suits workloads that require the 128 GB HBM2e VRAM capacity and 3277 GB/s memory bandwidth. Scientific computing jobs that fit within the 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating benefit from the higher capacity interconnect via Infinity Fabric. Training sessions that utilize the 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating scale with the larger memory pool.
When to Choose the RTX 5000 Ada
The RTX 5000 Ada suits deployments that require the 250W TDP and PCIe form factor. Inference tasks that exploit the 1044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity rating run efficiently within the 32 GB GDDR6 limit. Workloads that prioritize lower power draw over memory capacity select the RTX 5000 Ada.
Use Cases
The 128 GB VRAM and 383 TFLOPS dense FP16 rating support larger models than the 32 GB VRAM on the RTX 5000 Ada.
The 1044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity rating and 250W TDP enable efficient operation within the PCIe form factor.
The 3277 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128 GB VRAM allow bigger batch sizes than the 576 GB/s on the RTX 5000 Ada.
The 250W TDP and PCIe form factor fit power constrained environments better than the 560W TDP on the MI250X.
The 47.9 TFLOPS FP32 rating combined with 128 GB VRAM handles large datasets beyond the 32 GB limit on the RTX 5000 Ada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two GPUs?▾
The MI250X reaches 3277 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 5000 Ada reaches 576 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Which GPU lists a dense FP16 performance number?▾
The MI250X lists 383 TFLOPS dense FP16. The RTX 5000 Ada does not publish a dense FP16 figure.
What TDP values appear for each card?▾
The MI250X carries a 560W TDP. The RTX 5000 Ada carries a 250W TDP.
Does the RTX 5000 Ada publish an FP8 figure?▾
The RTX 5000 Ada lists 1044.4 TFLOPS FP8 with sparsity. The MI250X does not publish an FP8 figure.
What form factors distinguish the two GPUs?▾
The MI250X uses the OAM form factor. The RTX 5000 Ada uses the PCIe form factor.
Which is cheaper to rent, the MI250X or the RTX 5000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the MI250X and RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada?▾
The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e memory. The RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find MI250X and RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada?▾
The MI250X uses the CDNA 2 architecture (2021) while the RTX 5000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The MI250X has 128 GB of HBM2e at 3,277 GB/s; the RTX 5000 Ada has 32 GB of GDDR6 at 576 GB/s, so the MI250X has 5.7x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5000 Ada.
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