Amazon EC2 I8ge Instances Now Available in AWS GovCloud Regions with Advanced Storage Performance

AWS introduced I8ge storage-optimized EC2 instances powered by Graviton4 processors to GovCloud regions, offering high compute and low-latency storage for demanding workloads.

By Amelia Ross · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-07-20 · 1 min read

AI-ASSISTED REPORTING · RETROSPECTIVE ARCHIVE

Retrospective edition: 2026-07-20. Source published: 2026-07-20. 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.

I8ge instances provide up to 60% improved compute performance over prior Graviton2-based instances along with superior real-time storage capabilities using third-generation Nitro SSDs and NVMe local storage. These instances support up to 120 TB of local NVMe storage and deliver enhanced network and EBS bandwidth suited for data-intensive applications.

Available in eleven sizes including bare metal options, I8ge instances cater to workloads requiring fast, low-latency access to large datasets. Their introduction in AWS GovCloud regions addresses compliance-focused cloud customers' demanding storage and compute needs.

Source & further reading

Amazon EC2 I8ge instances are now available in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions ↗

Source published 2026-07-20. 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.