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Amazon EC2 C8a instances now available in the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) region

Published
March 18, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/03/amazon-ec2-r8a-instances-asia-pacific-tokyo-regions/

Amazon EC2 C8a Instances in Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region

Starting today, compute-optimized Amazon EC2 C8a instances are available in the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) region. These instances are powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors with a maximum frequency of 4.5 GHz, offering up to 30% higher performance and up to 19% better price-performance compared to C7a instances.

C8a instances provide 33% more memory bandwidth than C7a instances, making them ideal for latency-sensitive workloads. They are up to 57% faster for GroovyJVM, improving response times for Java-based applications. Available in 12 sizes, including 2 bare metal sizes, these instances cater to a range of compute-intensive workloads.

Built on the AWS Nitro System, C8a instances are suitable for high-performance tasks such as batch processing, distributed analytics, HPC, ad serving, scalable gaming, and video encoding.

What to do

  • Sign in to the AWS Management Console to get started.
  • Purchase C8a instances via Savings Plans, On-Demand, or Spot instances.
  • Visit the Amazon EC2 C8a instance page for more information.

Source: AWS release notes




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