AMDCDNA 2 Architecture

Rent MI250X

The AMD Instinct MI250X is a high-performance data center GPU designed for demanding HPC and AI workloads. Built on the AMD CDNA 2 architecture, it offers exceptional compute capabilities and memory bandwidth, making it suitable for large-scale simulations, deep learning training, and other computat...
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📊 Pricing at a Glance

No live on-demand availability right now. No provider with live stock tracking reports MI250X in stock. Last seen from $1.28/GPU/hr on Cirrascale (listed on-demand pricing, not verified in stock).

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Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)

4 further listings GPUPerHour tracks for this GPU. These catalog rows do not qualify as current secure on-demand offers; stock observations may be missing or old. They are not confirmed in stock; check availability with the provider.

ProviderListed per GPU / hrPricing typeAvailability
Cirrascale$1.28on-demandCheck provider
Cirrascale$1.44on-demandCheck provider
Cirrascale$1.52on-demandCheck provider
Cirrascale$1.60on-demandCheck provider

MI250X Availability Now

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MI250X Price History (daily)

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MI250X Catalog Listing History (30 days)

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Lowest daily catalog average$1.46/GPU/hr
Median of daily catalog averages$1.46/GPU/hr
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Latest catalog snapshotOctober 18, 2026

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
N/A (AMD Architecture)
Memory type
HBM2e
Tensor cores
N/A (AMD Architecture, but includes Matrix Cores)
FP8 performance
N/A
Memory bandwidth
1.6 TB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Exceptional double-precision (FP64) performance, crucial for scientific computing.
  • High memory bandwidth with HBM2e, enabling faster data transfer.
  • Optimized for large-scale HPC and AI workloads.
  • Strong performance in specific AI training tasks.
  • Advanced features for virtualization and security.
Limitations
  • Higher hourly cost compared to many NVIDIA GPUs (e.g., significantly more expensive than an NVIDIA H100 PCIe at $1.07/hr).
  • Software ecosystem and tooling may not be as mature as NVIDIA's CUDA ecosystem.
  • Performance in certain AI tasks may lag behind NVIDIA's offerings.
  • Limited availability compared to some NVIDIA GPUs.
  • Power consumption can be high.

Top Use Cases

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Ideal for running complex simulations in fields like weather forecasting, computational fluid dynamics, and materials science, leveraging its strong FP64 performance and memory bandwidth.

Large-Scale AI Training

Suitable for training large deep learning models, particularly those requiring high memory capacity and bandwidth, such as natural language processing models.

Scientific Research

Enables researchers to accelerate their work in various scientific domains by providing the necessary compute power for data analysis, modeling, and simulation.

Real-World Benchmark

HPC and AI Performance
The AMD Instinct MI250X delivers competitive performance in HPC benchmarks and specific AI training workloads. However, its performance relative to NVIDIA GPUs can vary depending on the specific application and optimization level. Independent benchmarks are essential for evaluating its suitability for specific use cases.
Illustrative cost, generated estimate$5.12/hr

Market Analysis

Generated market commentary, not current pricing. Live prices and stock are in the sections above.

The AMD Instinct MI250X competes with NVIDIA's high-end data center GPUs, such as the A100 and H100. It offers a compelling alternative for users who prioritize FP64 performance and are comfortable with the AMD software ecosystem. However, its higher cost compared to some NVIDIA options may be a barrier for some users. The market is rapidly evolving, with new GPUs from both AMD and NVIDIA constantly being released, so staying up-to-date with the latest benchmarks is crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD CDNA 2 architecture?â–¾

AMD CDNA 2 is AMD's second-generation data center GPU architecture, designed for high-performance computing and AI workloads. It features enhanced compute units, improved memory bandwidth, and advanced features for virtualization and security.

Is the MI250X suitable for gaming?â–¾

No, the AMD Instinct MI250X is designed for data center workloads and is not optimized for gaming. Consumer-grade GPUs like the GeForce RTX series are better suited for gaming applications.

What software tools are available for developing applications on the MI250X?â–¾

AMD provides the ROCm (Radeon Open Compute) platform, which includes compilers, libraries, and tools for developing and deploying applications on AMD GPUs. While ROCm is powerful, the CUDA ecosystem from NVIDIA is often considered more mature and widely adopted.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA H100 PCIe

Offers potentially better performance in many AI training tasks and has a more mature software ecosystem, but may not match the MI250X's FP64 performance. Significantly cheaper.

NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB

A previous-generation high-performance GPU that may offer a better price-performance ratio for some workloads, especially if FP64 performance is not critical. Much cheaper.

AMD Instinct MI300X

A newer generation AMD GPU that may offer improved performance and features, depending on availability and specific workload requirements. Significantly cheaper.

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MI250X Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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No provider with live stock tracking reports MI250X in stock on-demand right now. The lowest listed on-demand price GPUPerHour last saw was $1.28/GPU/hr on Cirrascale, across 4 tracked listings from 1 provider. Listed prices are catalog prices and may not be bookable.

How MI250X Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA H100 PCIe offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. Offers potentially better performance in many AI training tasks and has a more mature software ecosystem, but may not match the MI250X's FP64 performance. Significantly cheaper. The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A previous-generation high-performance GPU that may offer a better price-performance ratio for some workloads, especially if FP64 performance is not critical. Much cheaper. The AMD Instinct MI300X offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A newer generation AMD GPU that may offer improved performance and features, depending on availability and specific workload requirements. Significantly cheaper.

MI250X Pricing FAQ

How much does MI250X cost per hour?â–¾

No provider with live stock tracking currently reports MI250X in stock on-demand. The lowest listed on-demand price GPUPerHour last saw was $1.28 per GPU per hour on Cirrascale, across 4 tracked on-demand listings from 1 provider. Listed prices are catalog prices and may not be bookable right now.

What are the alternatives to MI250X?â–¾

Alternatives to the MI250X include NVIDIA H100 PCIe, NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB, AMD Instinct MI300X. Offers potentially better performance in many AI training tasks and has a more mature software ecosystem, but may not match the MI250X's FP64 performance. Significantly cheaper.