Instinct MI100 MI100
AMD · CDNA · Released 2020-11-16 · 7680 CUDA Cores · 32 VRAM · 300 TDP
OVERVIEW
The AMD Instinct MI100 accelerator is designed to power HPC workloads and speed up time-to-discovery. It is built on the AMD CDNA architecture.
WORKLOAD SUITABILITY
The AMD Instinct MI100 is best suited for high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, scientific simulations, and data analytics.
- High-Performance Computing
- Scientific Simulations
- Data Analytics
SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT THIS GPU IS GOOD AT
The MI100 excels in AI and HPC workloads with its high FP64 performance.
- FP64 Performance: Offers strong double-precision performance for scientific computing.
- AI Training: Optimized for AI training with high throughput.
- PCIe 4.0: Leverages PCIe 4.0 for faster data transfer rates.
SERVER OPTIONS
The MI100 is available in various OEM servers and cloud platforms.
- Dell PowerEdge: Available in select Dell PowerEdge servers for HPC workloads.
- HPE ProLiant: Supported in HPE ProLiant servers for AI and HPC applications.
- Supermicro: Integrated into Supermicro systems for high-performance computing.
- Azure Cloud: Available in Azure cloud instances for scalable AI workloads.
POWER, THERMALS & NOISE
The MI100 has a moderate power and thermal profile suitable for data centers.
- TDP: Rated at 300W TDP, requiring efficient cooling solutions.
- Air Cooling: Typically uses air cooling in server environments.
COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM FIT
The MI100 is designed for PCIe 4.0 systems with specific power and cooling requirements.
- PCIe 4.0: Supports PCIe 4.0 for enhanced bandwidth.
- Form Factor: Standard PCIe card form factor for easy integration.
- PSU Requirements: Requires adequate power supply to support 300W TDP.
LIMITATIONS & KNOWN TRADE-OFFS
The MI100 has some limitations in terms of availability and specific workload optimizations.
- Availability: May have limited availability compared to NVIDIA counterparts.
- Software Ecosystem: Less mature software ecosystem compared to NVIDIA CUDA.
PRICING
NOTES
AI Training, HPC, Scientific Computing
"The AMD Instinct MI100 is based on the CDNA architecture and was one of the first GPUs to support the PCIe 4.0 interface, enhancing data transfer rates."