Amazon EC2 C8i instances expand to Stockholm region
Amazon EC2 C8i instances, featuring custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, are now available in the Europe (Stockholm) region. These instances offer improved performance and memory bandwidth compared to previous generations, making them suitable for memory-intensive workloads. They are available through the AWS Management Console via On-Demand, Savings Plans, and Spot instances.
- →Amazon EC2 C8i instances now available in Europe (Stockholm)
- →Expanded instance sizes and bare metal options
- →C8i instances offer improved price-performance and memory bandwidth
Features (2) ›
- Amazon EC2 C8i instances now available in Europe (Stockholm)
Amazon EC2 C8i instances, powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, have been launched in the Europe (Stockholm) region. These instances provide enhanced performance and memory bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads, with up to 20% higher performance than C7i instances.
- Expanded instance sizes and bare metal options
C8i instances are available in 13 sizes, including two bare metal options and a new 96xlarge size for demanding applications. These instances are ideal for memory-intensive workloads and those requiring high CPU utilization.
Enhancements (1) ›
- C8i instances offer improved price-performance and memory bandwidth
The new C8i instances deliver up to 15% better price-performance and 2.5x more memory bandwidth compared to previous generation Intel-based instances. They also show significant performance gains for specific workloads like NGINX, AI recommendation models, and Memcached.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/amazon-ec2-c8i-instances-europe-stockholm-region/