Amazon ElastiCache Adds Graviton4 M8g, R8g, C8gn Nodes
Amazon ElastiCache now supports Graviton4-based M8g, R8g, and C8gn node families for Valkey and Memcached, offering significant performance and cost improvements. These nodes provide higher throughput, lower latency, and better price-performance compared to Graviton3 nodes. They are available across various sizes and regions, with detailed pricing and usage information provided.
- →New Graviton4 Node Types for ElastiCache
- →Increased Memory and Network Bandwidth
- →Availability and Usage
Features (1) ›
- New Graviton4 Node Types for ElastiCache
Amazon ElastiCache now supports Graviton4-based M8g, R8g, and C8gn node families for Valkey and Memcached. These nodes offer improved throughput, reduced latency, and better price-performance over Graviton3 nodes.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Increased Memory and Network Bandwidth
Graviton4 nodes provide more memory per node than equivalent Graviton3 nodes, with C8gn nodes specifically offering up to 200 Gbps of network bandwidth. This enhances performance for memory-intensive and network-intensive workloads.
Notes (1) ›
- Availability and Usage
M8g, R8g, and C8gn nodes are available in sizes from large to 16xlarge across over 30 AWS Regions. Users can create or modify clusters via the AWS Management Console, SDK, or CLI.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/amazon-elasticache-graviton4-m8g-r8g-c8gn/
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