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Details
- AWS has introduced EC2 M9g instances featuring the new Graviton5 processor, offering up to 25% better performance compared to its predecessor, Graviton4.
- The Graviton5 chip boasts 192 cores per processor and a cache that is five times larger than previous generations, enhancing performance consistency for demanding workloads.
- This processor decreases inter-core communication latency and increases bandwidth, allowing more efficient workload scaling and helping customers cut infrastructure expenses.
- For the third year in a row, over half of all new CPU capacity added to AWS relies on Graviton, with 98% of AWS's top 1,000 EC2 customers—including leading enterprises such as Adobe and Airbnb—now using Graviton-powered instances.
- Graviton instances consistently deliver 20–40% lower costs and use up to 60% less energy than Intel or AMD-based alternatives, underscoring AWS's focus on cost-effectiveness and sustainability in cloud computing.
Impact
The launch of Graviton5 reinforces AWS's push into custom silicon, intensifying competition with chip industry leaders Intel and AMD. As enterprise adoption grows, AWS strengthens its leadership in price-performance and operational efficiency, setting a new standard for cloud infrastructure while prompting competitors to innovate or risk losing market share.
