These I8ge instances, designed for storage-optimized workloads, provide up to 60% better compute performance compared to Graviton2-based predecessors and feature the third generation AWS Nitro SSDs delivering up to 55% better real-time storage performance per terabyte. With up to 120TB of local NVMe storage and up to 180 Gbps network bandwidth, they accommodate applications requiring rapid and consistent low-latency access to large datasets.
Offered in eleven sizes including metal instances, I8ge instances enhance storage I/O latency and variability compared to prior generation Im4gn instances, appealing to high-demand compute and data transfer applications. These capabilities reflect vendor claims from AWS about improved compute, storage, and network performance.
Source & further reading
Amazon EC2 I8ge instances are now generally available in additional AWS regions ↗Source published 2026-03-26. 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.