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Amazon WorkSpaces Upgrades Graphics Performance with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs

Amazon WorkSpaces introduced Graphics G7 bundles featuring NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell GPUs, enhancing virtual desktop graphics capabilities.

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Retrospective edition: 2026-09-16. Source published: 2026-09-16. 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.

The new Graphics G7 bundles for Amazon WorkSpaces Personal and Core incorporate NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs paired with Intel Xeon 6 processors, delivering up to 2.1 times better performance for graphics-intensive workloads compared to the previous generation. These bundles support demanding applications such as CAD, 3D rendering, and AI-assisted design with higher fidelity and frame rates.

Configurations range from 8 to 48 vCPUs and up to two GPUs with 32 GB GDDR7 memory each, enabling support for complex visualizations and large models. Available on Windows and featuring both AlwaysOn and AutoStop modes, these bundles are initially offered in select AWS regions with plans for expansion.

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Source published 2026-09-16. 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.