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Amazon RDS now supports AMD-based M8a instances

Published
September 30, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/09/aurora-rds-amd-m8a/

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB

Now support M8a database instances powered by 5th generation AMD EPYC processors, enhancing performance for database workloads.

  • Performance: Each vCPU corresponds to a physical CPU core, delivering consistent per-core performance.
  • I/O Requirements: M8a instances provide up to 75 Gbps of network bandwidth and 60 Gbps of Amazon EBS bandwidth.
  • Architecture: Built on the AWS Nitro System using sixth-generation Nitro Cards.
  • Regions: Available in US East (N. Virginia, Ohio), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Mumbai, Tokyo, Hyderabad), and Europe (Ireland, Frankfurt, Spain).
  • Getting Started: Use the Amazon RDS Management Console or AWS CLI.
  • Documentation: Refer to the RDS documentation for engine versions and Amazon RDS pricing page for pricing.

Source: AWS release notes




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