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Rent AMD Instinct MI355X Cloud Instances

The AMD Instinct MI355X is the pinnacle of AMD's Instinct MI350 series, leveraging the advanced CDNA™ 4 architecture. Engineered for next-generation AI training, inference, and high-performance computing (HPC), it delivers breakthrough performance with massive HBM3E memory capacity and bandwidth, en...

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest Provider
Vultr
$2.59/GPU/hr
Most Expensive
Vultr
$2.59/GPU/hr
Median Price
$2.59/GPU/hr
Total Instances
1
Providers
1
Last Updated
June 5, 2026

AMD Instinct MI355X rental pricing ranges from $2.59/GPU/hr to $2.59/GPU/hr across 1 instances from 1 providers (updated June 2026).

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AMD Instinct MI355X8x
288GB VRAM
256 vCPU
3072GB RAM
3576GB Storage
$2.59/GPU/hr
$20.72/hr total (8×)

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
N/A (CDNA 4 Compute Units: ~450 expected; Stream Processors: ~28,800 estimated)
Memory type
HBM3E
Tensor cores
N/A (Matrix Cores / WMMA units: 1,500+ estimated for AI acceleration)
FP8 performance
>10 PFLOPS (estimated; up to 20 PFLOPS FP4 projected)
Memory bandwidth
8 TB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Exceptional 288 GB HBM3E memory for massive datasets and LLMs
  • Industry-leading 8 TB/s bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in inference
  • Up to 35x inference performance gains over prior generations in optimized workloads
  • Power-efficient design with strong FP64 for HPC
  • Growing ROCm ecosystem with open-source advantages
Limitations
  • Not yet available (production expected Q4 2025)
  • ROCm software stack less mature than NVIDIA CUDA
  • Limited initial cloud provider support and benchmarks
  • Potential optimization gaps for non-AMD-tuned frameworks
  • Higher power draw (1,000W+ TDP) requires robust cooling

Top Use Cases

Trillion-Parameter LLM Inference

Massive memory and FP8 throughput enable low-latency serving of models like Llama 405B or GPT-4 scale without sharding.

Exascale AI Training

High tensor performance and bandwidth accelerate multi-trillion parameter training runs in distributed setups.

HPC and Scientific Simulations

Superior FP64/FP32 capabilities for climate modeling, drug discovery, and physics simulations.

Real-World Benchmark

Projected MLPerf Inference v5.0 (Llama 3.1 405B)
Anticipated 3.5-4x performance over MI300X; leadership in tokens/second with 50%+ better throughput-per-dollar vs. NVIDIA H100.
Est. CostTBD (Estimated $0.60-$0.90/hr based on MI300X at $0.50/hr)

Market Analysis

As an upcoming powerhouse, the MI355X challenges NVIDIA's dominance in the $100B+ AI accelerator market. With MI300X already at $0.50/hr outperforming H100 SXM5 ($0.80/hr) in memory-bound tasks, MI355X is poised for similar value at sub-$1/hr pricing. It targets hyperscalers seeking alternatives to B200 SXM ($3.59/hr) and H200 SXM ($1.19/hr), emphasizing cost-efficiency amid GPU shortages. Adoption hinges on ROCm maturity, but partnerships with Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud signal strong cloud integration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the AMD Instinct MI355X available?

General availability expected in Q4 2025, with early access for select partners in H2 2025.

How does it compare to NVIDIA H200?

MI355X offers 1.5-2x more memory (288 GB vs. 141 GB) and higher bandwidth, with competitive inference perf at lower projected cost.

What software supports it?

ROCm 7.0+, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face via AMD's optimized stacks; CUDA incompatible.

What is the TDP and form factor?

1,000W TDP, OAM/SXM module for air/liquid-cooled racks.

Is it suitable for inference-only workloads?

Yes, optimized FP8/FP4 engines provide up to 35x gains over MI300X in MoE and LLM inference.

Alternative GPUs

AMD Instinct MI300X
$0.50/hr

Immediate availability, 192 GB HBM3, proven in production for similar workloads at best value.

NVIDIA H100 SXM5
$0.80/hr

Mature CUDA ecosystem and widespread support, but lower memory (80 GB) and higher cost.

NVIDIA H200 SXM
$1.19/hr

141 GB HBM3e matches capacity needs, but premium pricing and less bandwidth.

NVIDIA B200 SXM
$3.59/hr

Next-gen Blackwell leader, but significantly higher cost; MI355X targets similar perf at fraction of price.

AMD Instinct MI250X
$5.12/hr

Older CDNA 2 option for legacy workloads, but outdated vs. MI355X capabilities.

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MI355X Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

MI355X cloud GPU pricing ranges from $2.59/hr on Vultr, based on 1 offer tracked by GPUPerHour across 1 provider.

Running a MI355X continuously for one month at the cheapest available rate costs approximately $1865. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Prices on GPUPerHour update every 60 seconds, reflecting real-time changes in provider pricing and availability.

How MI355X Compares

Compared to alternatives, the AMD Instinct MI300X is available from $0.50/hr. Immediate availability, 192 GB HBM3, proven in production for similar workloads at best value. The NVIDIA H100 SXM5 is available from $0.80/hr. Mature CUDA ecosystem and widespread support, but lower memory (80 GB) and higher cost. The NVIDIA H200 SXM is available from $1.19/hr. 141 GB HBM3e matches capacity needs, but premium pricing and less bandwidth.

For detailed head-to-head analysis, see: a10 vs mi355x, a100 pcie 40gb vs mi355x, a100 pcie 80gb vs mi355x.

MI355X Pricing FAQ

How much does MI355X cost per hour?

MI355X cloud rental pricing starts at $2.59/hr on Vultr. Running a MI355X continuously for one month at the cheapest rate costs approximately $1865. GPUPerHour tracks pricing from 1 provider with prices updated every 60 seconds.

What are the alternatives to MI355X?

Alternatives to the MI355X include AMD Instinct MI300X ($0.50/hr), NVIDIA H100 SXM5 ($0.80/hr), NVIDIA H200 SXM ($1.19/hr). Immediate availability, 192 GB HBM3, proven in production for similar workloads at best value.

MI355X Price: $20.72/hr on Vultr | GPUPerHour