AWS introduced C8gd, M8gd, and R8gd EC2 instances in additional global regions, featuring local NVMe SSD storage up to 11.4 TB and Graviton4 processors claimed to deliver up to 30% better performance over the previous generation. These instances target compute-, balanced-, and memory-intensive workloads respectively, supporting faster query responses and higher I/O throughput for data analytics and databases.
The instances offer flexible network and storage bandwidth allocation via instance weighting and include Elastic Fabric Adapter for high-performance networking on larger sizes. While AWS asserts significant performance gains, individual results depend on workload characteristics. These instances are suited for customers requiring high-speed local storage and scalable compute resources.
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Amazon EC2 C8gd, M8gd and R8gd instances are now available in additional AWS Regions ↗Source published 2026-08-20. 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.