AMD · 2021-09-21
Instinct MI200
The AMD Instinct MI200 is a high-performance GPU accelerator based on the 2nd Gen AMD CDNA architecture. It offers industry-leading double precision performance for HPC workloads, with up to 47.9 TFLOPS peak FP64 performance. The MI200 is optimized for AI and machine learning workloads, supporting a full range of mixed precision operations.
Compute Performance
Architecture
Memory & VRAM
Physical Design
Software Ecosystem
Server & Deployment
System Compatibility
Benchmarks & Throughput
Training Benchmarks
the MI200 accelerator is the first data center GPU to deliver 383 teraflops of theoretical mixed precision FP16 performance for deep learning training.
Scaling Efficiency
AMD Instinct MI200 series OAM accelerators with advanced peer-to-peer I/O connectivity through a maximum of eight AMD Infinity Fabric™ links deliver up to 800 GB/s I/O bandwidth performance.
Multi-GPU Scalability
Scaling Characteristics
Workload Readiness
LLM Training
Supported (peak FP16 for deep learning training: 383 teraflops)
Vision Training
Supported
Reinforcement Learning
Supported
HPC / Simulation
Supported
Scientific Computing
Supported
Market Authority
Supercomputer Usage
Selected for the first U.S. Exascale supercomputer / powers some of the world’s top supercomputers
Community Benchmarks
HPCG 3.0, HPL, HPL-AI, PyFR, OpenFOAM, AMBER, GROMACS, LAMMPS, NAMD (benchmarks listed on product page)
Enterprise Cases
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Key Strengths
The MI200 excels in high-performance computing and AI training tasks.
- ·HPC Performance: Optimized for high-performance computing with advanced matrix operations.
- ·AI Training: Efficient for large-scale AI model training with high throughput.
- ·Energy Efficiency: Designed for improved performance per watt with MCM architecture.
Limitations
The MI200 series has some limitations in terms of availability and compatibility.
- ·Availability: Limited availability in certain regions and platforms.
- ·Compatibility: Requires specific infrastructure for optimal deployment.
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Expert Insight
The Instinct MI200 represents a powerful alternative for diversified workloads. When comparing cloud providers, consider not just the hourly rate, but also the interconnect bandwidth (InfiniBand/NVLink) and regional availability which can significantly impact total cost of ownership for large-scale training.