# AMD Instinct MI50 32GB (used) for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/instinct-mi50-32gb
Type: Used server card. Chip: AMD Instinct MI50 32GB (used). Memory: vram, options 32 GB. Bandwidth: 1024 GB/s. Spec source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_graphics_processing_units (2026-10-15).
Price: from about $599 (2026-10-02, approximate). Status: used.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 31 | 75 | Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

Notes: HBM2; passive; ROCm support deprecated – usually run via llama.cpp Vulkan/ROCm forks. eBay median of 7 sales ($530–$669).

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the AMD Instinct MI50 32GB (used)?**
With 32 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 75 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the AMD Instinct MI50 32GB (used) cost?**
From about $599 (as of 2026-10-02). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.