Radeon Instinct MI60
AMD
G3D Mark
11,638
MSRP
$6000
AVG Price
$600
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon Instinct MI60 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) architecture (codename: Vega 20), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 14.75 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1800 MHz from a base of 1200 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 11,638 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Vega 20 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 4096 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 256 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1800 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1200 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 14.75 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 460.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 13,230 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #232 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon Instinct MI60 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | ROCm 2.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | Infinity Fabric Link |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x mDP — supports up to 1 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1, decoder: UVD 7.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|
| mDP PortsNumber of mDP display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 1 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 4.1 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 7.2 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $600 (MSRP: $6000), the Radeon Instinct MI60 delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #232 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $600 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #232 |
| Release Date | November 18 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
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