Amazon EC2 T8i Instances Launch in South America Region

AWS introduced T8i instances powered by sixth-generation Intel Xeon processors to the São Paulo region, offering enhanced price-performance for moderate CPU workloads.

By Oliver Grant · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-10-15 · 1 min read

AI-ASSISTED REPORTING · RETROSPECTIVE ARCHIVE

Retrospective edition: 2026-10-15. Source published: 2026-10-15. 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.

T8i instances provide up to 30% better price performance and significantly higher compute, network, and EBS bandwidth compared to the previous T3 generation. Four instance sizes cater to low to moderate CPU utilization workloads like data processing, batch jobs, and microservices.

Featuring Intel Xeon 6 processors and AWS Nitro cards, T8i instances use CPU credit systems compatible with T3, facilitating seamless upgrades for existing customers. Two sizes are offered under the AWS Free Tier, supporting cost-effective entry for new AWS users in South America and various global regions.

Source & further reading

Amazon EC2 T8i instances are now available in South America (São Paulo) ↗

Source published 2026-10-15. 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.