These instances combine high clock speeds with large memory (32:1 memory to vCPU ratio) and local NVMe storage, optimizing workloads like physical layout, verification, and relational databases requiring fast, memory-intensive processing. Eight sizes range from 2 to 96 vCPUs and up to 3,072 GiB memory, including bare metal variants with up to 8 TB NVMe storage.
The Nitro Card sixth generation enhances I/O throughput and security. Customers can acquire these instances through Savings Plans, On-Demand, or Spot options. This release caters to electronic design automation and database applications demanding high frequency and memory capacity in the AWS cloud.
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Amazon EC2 X8aedz instances are now available in Europe (Ireland) region ↗Source published 2026-05-14. 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.