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  • Avg. price: ~£160
  • VRAM: 32 GB
  • Memory bus width: 4096 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 300 W

AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

5.3

Performance

24.0%

8.0

Memory

12.0%

3.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.5

Design

4.0%

4.6

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 is a high-performance server-grade accelerator built on a 7nm process with the Vega 20 architecture, featuring 64 compute units and 4,096 stream processors. It is equipped with 32GB of HBM2 ECC memory and a massive 4,096-bit memory bus, delivering a record-setting 1 TB/s of memory bandwidth and 7.4 TFLOPS of peak double-precision (FP64) performance. Key pros include its exceptional memory throughput, support for PCIe 4.0, and high efficiency for AI and HPC workloads; however, its cons include a high 300W TDP that requires robust passive or custom cooling, and a lack of standard display outputs, as it is intended for data center use rather than gaming.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon Instinct MI60

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.9
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a technical score of 5.93 points, which is lower than that of 60% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.1
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 67.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

6,123 points
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 6123 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 59.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

14.75 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 delivers 14.75 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 67.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

32 GB
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

HBM2
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

4,096 bit
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 uses a 4096 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 99.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

1,024 GB/s
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 1024 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

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Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

300 W
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

300 W
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300 W under peak load, which is higher than 71.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

700 W
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 58.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

300 W
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 vs the average graphics card

  • 20 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 3,840 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.4096 bit vs 256 bit
  • 24 more compute units
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.64 vs 40
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 72 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.256 vs 184
  • 16 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:2 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:2 vs 1:64).1:2 vs 1:64
  • 24 more compute units
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:2 vs 1:64).
  • 15.85x higher FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (7.4 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 22.3% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (460.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 3,840 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports virtual GPU
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Design
  • 28% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,800 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 37.5% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,200 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 30.3% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (115.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 35.5% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (14.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 87.3% lower INT8 performance
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (59 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 89.5% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 42.9% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 5 older
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (13 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No HDMI output
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 3 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (0 vs 3).
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 36.4% higher board power limit
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 36.4% higher peak power draw
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 28% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,800 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,800 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1800 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 3 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (0 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (0 vs 3).0 vs 3
  • 37.5% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,200 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,200 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1200 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 89.5% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.2000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.7 nm vs 5 nm
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 3
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.300 W vs 215 W
  • 30.3% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (115.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

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    AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (115.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.115.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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What customers like about AMD Radeon Instinct MI60?

  • High VRAM capacity (32GB HBM2) makes it excellent for large AI models and LLM inference.
  • Very high memory bandwidth (1TB/s) provides fast data throughput for computational tasks.
  • Excellent value for budget-conscious AI/Blender workstations when purchased on the used market.
  • Full ECC memory support and high double-precision (FP64) performance for scientific workloads.
  • Compatible with ROCm and Vulkan back-ends, supporting local LLM tools like llama.cpp.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon Instinct MI60?

  • Passive cooling design requires specialized server cases or custom-shrouded fans to prevent chronic overheating.
  • Lack of native display outputs typically requires a secondary GPU or integrated graphics for a monitor.
  • High power consumption (300W TDP) often requires specialized 8-pin PCIe power setups or secondary power supplies.
  • Complex software setup; some users reported significant difficulty compiling ROCm for this specific card.
  • No support for FlashAttention2 due to the lack of dedicated matrix multiplication (Tensor) cores.

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