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AWS Graviton Processors Explained: Cut Costs 💵by 40% with Better Efficiency and Security🔐

Save Costs with AWS Graviton Processors

AWS Graviton processors offer substantial cost savings💳and performance enhancements for a wide range of cloud workloads. Here’s a comprehensive look at the benefits of using Graviton-based instances.

Key Points

1. Cost Efficiency 💰

AWS Graviton processors deliver up to 40% better price-performance for many workloads compared to traditional x86 processors. They offer more value per vCPU at a lower cost, making them ideal for burstable (like T4g) and general-purpose workloads.

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2. Performance Advantages

Graviton-based instances provide significant improvements in both performance and efficiency. For example, T4g instances, powered by Graviton2, are designed for applications with moderate CPU usage and occasional spikes. These instances are up to 40% more efficient than T3 instances.

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3. Environmental Impact

Using Graviton instances also supports sustainability goals, as they consume up to 60% less energy compared to similar x86 instances. This translates into a lower carbon footprint for businesses focused on eco-friendly operation.

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4. Free Trial Opportunity

AWS offers a free trial for Graviton2-based T4g.small instances, with 750 hours per month available at no cost until December 31, 2024. This trial allows businesses to explore Graviton’s performance and compatibility with minimal financial risk.

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5. Wide Range of Instance Types

AWS Graviton instances come in various types to suit different workload requirements:

  • General Purpose (e.g., T4g, M6g) for a broad range of workloads.
  • Compute Optimized (e.g., C6g, C7g) for high-performance needs.
  • Memory Optimized (e.g., R6g, X2gd) for memory-intensive applications.

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6. Real-World Usage and Case Studies

Companies like Datadog, SAP, and Pinterest have reported significant performance and cost improvements by switching to Graviton processors. They achieved better throughput and efficiency while effectively managing costs.

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7. Enhanced Security

Graviton-based instances come with built-in security features like always-on memory encryption and secure boot, providing enhanced security without sacrificing performance.

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These points showcase the financial, performance, and sustainability benefits of adopting AWS Graviton processors, along with a risk-free trial to get started.

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Links to review:

AWS Graviton Processors: https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/graviton/

AWS Documentation: https://shorturl.at/saZFX

Youtube: https://shorturl.at/lVi2G

Top comments (2)

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DdivyaSharma

I have been using the instance for free lol for my testing projects.😛

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DevOps Descent

Glad to know.