MI355X vs RTX 3080 Ti

CDNA 4vsAmpereUpdated 35 days ago

The MI355X is the clear winner for AI and HPC workloads: its 2300 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 and 288 GB VRAM deliver unmatched performance for training and large inference, far surpassing the RTX 3080 Ti's 29.8 TFLOPS and 12 GB limit. Consumer tasks favor the cheaper RTX 3080 Ti, but datacenter dominance goes to MI355X.

Specifications Compared

SpecMI355XRTX-3080
TDP750W320W
VRAM288 GB10-12 GB
Memory TypeHBM3eGDDR6X
ArchitectureCDNA 4Ampere
Form FactorsOAMPCIe
InterconnectInfinity Fabric
FP8 Performance4,600 TFLOPS
FP16 Performance2,300 TFLOPS29.8 TFLOPS
FP32 Performance2300 TFLOPS29.8 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance72 TFLOPS
INT8 Performance4,600 TOPS
Memory Bandwidth8,000 GB/s760 GB/s

Performance Analysis

The MI355X outperforms the RTX 3080 Ti dramatically in raw compute: 2300 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 compared to 29.8 TFLOPS, translating to roughly 77 times higher throughput for AI training and inference. This delta means the MI355X accelerates large-scale model training by processing vast datasets in fractions of the time the RTX 3080 Ti requires. For inference, the FP8 capability at 4600 TFLOPS on the MI355X supports ultra-efficient serving of massive LLMs. Memory differences are stark: 288 GB HBM3e at 8000 GB/s versus 10 to 12 GB GDDR6X at 760 GB/s allows the MI355X to handle enormous batch sizes without swapping, ideal for training models over 100 billion parameters. The RTX 3080 Ti struggles with memory-bound tasks, limiting batch sizes to small values and increasing latency. Power draw reflects this: 750W for MI355X versus 320W, suiting datacenter cooling over desktop setups.

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When to Choose the MI355X

Select the MI355X for datacenter AI workloads requiring extreme scale, such as training LLMs with hundreds of billions of parameters. Its 288 GB HBM3e VRAM and 8000 GB/s bandwidth enable massive batch sizes unattainable on the RTX 3080 Ti's 10 to 12 GB. The 2300 TFLOPS FP16 performance suits high-throughput scientific simulations and inference at scale.

When to Choose the RTX 3080 Ti

Choose the RTX 3080 Ti for budget-conscious, smaller-scale tasks like gaming or lightweight AI inference, available from $0.08 per hour. Its 320W TDP fits consumer or edge deployments, and 29.8 TFLOPS FP32 suffices for Stable Diffusion or fine-tuning modest models. No live offers exist for MI355X, making RTX 3080 Ti immediately accessible.

Use Cases

LLM Training
MI355X

MI355X's 288 GB VRAM and 2300 TFLOPS FP16 handle massive models and large batches. RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB limit causes out-of-memory errors.

LLM Inference
MI355X

4600 TFLOPS FP8 and 8000 GB/s bandwidth enable high-throughput serving of huge LLMs. RTX 3080 Ti suits only small models.

Fine-tuning
MI355X

2300 TFLOPS FP32 and vast memory support efficient fine-tuning of large models. RTX 3080 Ti works for tiny datasets only.

Stable Diffusion
RTX 3080 Ti

RTX 3080 Ti's 29.8 TFLOPS and $0.08/hr pricing deliver fast image generation affordably. MI355X overkill for consumer creative tasks.

Scientific Computing
MI355X

MI355X's 2300 TFLOPS FP32 and Infinity Fabric excel in parallel simulations. RTX 3080 Ti adequate for basic runs but lacks scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GPU has more VRAM?

The MI355X offers 288 GB HBM3e VRAM. The RTX 3080 Ti provides 10 to 12 GB GDDR6X. This gap favors MI355X for large models.

What is the memory bandwidth difference?

MI355X achieves 8000 GB/s with HBM3e. RTX 3080 Ti reaches 760 GB/s on GDDR6X. Higher bandwidth on MI355X boosts batch processing.

How do FP16 performances compare?

MI355X delivers 2300 TFLOPS FP16. RTX 3080 Ti offers 29.8 TFLOPS. MI355X provides about 77 times the throughput.

What are the TDPs?

MI355X consumes 750W. RTX 3080 Ti uses 320W. Lower TDP makes RTX 3080 Ti suitable for desktops.

Is there cloud pricing for these GPUs?

No live offers exist for MI355X. RTX 3080 Ti starts at $0.08 per hour, averaging $0.14 per hour across four providers.

Which is newer?

MI355X uses 2025 CDNA 4 architecture. RTX 3080 Ti employs 2020 Ampere. MI355X incorporates latest advancements.

Which is cheaper to rent, the MI355X or the RTX 3080?

Cloud rental prices for both the MI355X and RTX 3080 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.

How much VRAM does the MI355X have compared to the RTX 3080?

The MI355X has 288 GB of HBM3e memory. The RTX 3080 has 10 to 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Can I find MI355X and RTX 3080 GPUs available to rent right now?

Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.

What is the main difference between the MI355X and the RTX 3080?

The MI355X uses the CDNA 4 architecture (2025) while the RTX 3080 uses Ampere (2020). The MI355X delivers 77.2x the FP16 throughput and 10.5x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3080.