Amazon has launched its EC2 X8i instances, which are designed for memory-intensive workloads. Powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, these instances feature a turbo frequency of 3.9 GHz, making them particularly suitable for applications like SAP HANA, large-scale databases, and data analytics. Compared to the previous X2i instances, the X8i offers 1.5 times more memory capacity (up to 6 TB) and 3.3 times the memory bandwidth. Performance improvements are notable: X8i instances deliver up to 50% better SAP performance and up to 88% faster Memcached processing. The X8i instances come in 14 sizes, accommodating various application needs. Sizes range from x8i.large with 2 vCPUs and 32 GiB of memory to x8i.96xlarge with 384 vCPUs and 6,144 GiB of memory. They support network bandwidth of up to 100 Gbps and EBS throughput of up to 80 Gbps, enhancing data transfer speeds. The instances also offer the flexibility of instance bandwidth configuration, allowing users to allocate resources between network and storage as needed. Notable use cases during the preview include RISE with SAP, which achieved a 50% performance boost for SAP HANA workloads, and Orion, which cut SQL Server licensing costs in half by optimizing core usage on X8i instances. These instances are now available in several AWS regions, including the US and Europe, and can be purchased as On-Demand, Savings Plan, or Spot Instances.