Amazon EC2 released the M8in network-optimized instances delivering up to 600 Gbps bandwidth, suited for real-time analytics, AI/ML caching, and 5G telecom applications. M8ib EBS-optimized instances offer up to 300 Gbps storage bandwidth, ideal for high-performance file systems and NoSQL workloads.
These instances incorporate the latest AWS Nitro cards and outperform prior generation equivalents by up to 43% in compute capacity. They are offered in several major AWS regions and support various purchasing options, enhancing AWS's compute offerings for demanding enterprise and cloud-native applications.
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Introducing Amazon EC2 M8in and M8ib instances ↗Source published 2026-04-27. 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.