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AMD Instinct MI250

The AMD Instinct MI250 is a workstation graphics card released on November 8, 2021, built on the Cdna 2 architecture. It has a boost clock of 1.70 GHz.

Cdna 2AldebaranWorkstation

5/10 key specs recorded · 13 facts

Depth: 10 recorded fields

Specification data last verified October 1, 2026 against Wikipedia and Wikipedia GPU list tables (wikigrid-2026-09). Coverage: 5 of 10 tracked specifications recorded.

WikipediaWikipedia GPU list tables (wikigrid-2026-09)

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Memory

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HBM2e · 4096-bit

Boost clock

1.70 GHz

1.00 GHz base

Board power

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Not to be confused with

This page covers the AMD Instinct MI250 specifically. It is a different product from AMD Instinct MI250X, which have their own specifications. Check the exact model name before comparing figures.

Graphics processor

Architecture Cdna 2

Codename Aldebaran

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Transistors 58,000 M

Die size 1,540 mm²

The AMD Instinct MI250 is based on the Cdna 2 architecture, uses the Aldebaran graphics processor, contains 58,000 million transistors and has a die size of 1,540 mm².

Clock speeds

Base clock 1.00 GHz

Boost clock 1.70 GHz

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The AMD Instinct MI250 runs at a base clock of 1.00 GHz and boosts to 1.70 GHz.

Memory

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Type HBM2e

Bus width 4096-bit

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The AMD Instinct MI250 uses a 4096-bit memory bus.

Market

Launched November 8, 2021

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Segment workstation

Series Instinct

The AMD Instinct MI250 was released on November 8, 2021.

Frequently asked questions

When was the AMD Instinct MI250 released?

The AMD Instinct MI250 was released on November 8, 2021.