Amazon EC2 I8ge Instances Launch in Europe (Ireland) Offering Enhanced Storage and Compute Performance

AWS introduced I8ge instances powered by Graviton4 processors in the Ireland region, improving performance for storage-optimized workloads.

By Lucas Hayes · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-03-05 · 1 min read

AI-ASSISTED REPORTING · RETROSPECTIVE ARCHIVE

Retrospective edition: 2026-03-05. Source published: 2026-03-05. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

The I8ge instances deliver up to 60% better compute throughput compared to prior Graviton2-based storage instances. They include advanced third-generation Nitro SSD NVMe local storage that provides up to 55% higher storage performance per terabyte and significantly reduced I/O latency and variability compared to Im4gn instances.

Available in eleven sizes including metal variants, these high-density storage-optimized instances cater to demanding applications requiring rapid local storage access and large data set handling. They offer up to 180 Gbps network bandwidth and 60 Gbps dedicated EBS bandwidth, enhancing data transfer speed and reliability.

Source & further reading

Amazon EC2 I8ge instances now generally available in Europe (Ireland) AWS region. ↗

Source published 2026-03-05. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.