AWS Launches Memory-Optimized EC2 R8i and R8i-flex Instances with Custom Intel Xeon 6 Processors

AWS has launched its eighth-generation Amazon EC2 R8i and R8i-flex instances, powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors. Designed for memory-intensive workloads, these instances offer up to 15% better price performance and enhanced memory throughput, making them ideal for real-time data processing and AI applications. By Steef-Jan Wiggers

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