Amazon EC2 X8i instances, powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors exclusive to AWS, provide significantly improved performance, memory capacity up to 6TB, and greater memory bandwidth compared to previous generations. These instances target workloads such as SAP HANA, large databases, electronic design automation, and AI inference.
The X8i series offers up to 43% higher processing, substantial gains in database and caching benchmarks, and multiple size configurations including bare metal options. With certifications for SAP, they are designed to meet demanding enterprise and analytic computing needs across several AWS global regions.
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Amazon EC2 X8i instances are now available in additional regions ↗Source published 2026-05-07. 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.