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Converting to AMD Instance Types for Optimized Performance and Savings

We charted the course in Part 1, uncovering essential strategies for slashing cloud compute expenses. Now, we dive deeper, armed with the potent fuel of AMD processors. These next-gen hardware types offer:

• Unparalleled performance: Experience hyperdrive-level processing power, tackling demanding workloads with ease at a competitive price point.
• Remarkable cost savings: Optimize your resource allocation, achieving significant price reductions compared to traditional instances.

AMD-powered AWS EC2 instances give customers the ability to run general purpose, memory intensive, burstable, compute intensive, and graphics intensive workloads. Choosing the m7a family unlocks the latest in processor performance, while the m6a family achieves maximum cost-performance on hourly compute costs.

AMD-based instance types can be identified by the 'a' in the name before the period (.) and size. For example, t3a.large indicates an AMD-based equivalent instance type to the Intel-based t3.large.

Choosing AMD For Better Performance

Amazon EC2 M7a instances are powered by 4th Generation AMD EPYC processors, deliver up to 50% higher performance compared to M6a instances.

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Choosing AMD For Cost Optimization

Amazon EC2 M6a instances are powered by 3rd generation AMD EPYC (code named Milan) processors (...), deliver up to 35% better price performance compared to M5a instances, and 10% lower cost than comparable x86-based EC2 instances.

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AWS EC2 Customers easily unlock greater performance per unit cost by selecting AMD-based instance types.

Converting a fleet of EC2 instances across hundreds of accounts and multiple regions can be a major undertaking. Even after initial rightsizing efforts, converting to AMD yields even more cost reduction benefits with minimal risk, and is applicable to overprovisioned, underprovisioned, and optimized EC2 workloads.

Echelon One automation empowers operators to optimize on AMD instance types with only a few clicks. Optionally, schedule hands-off EC2 Rightsizing & Conversion to AMD during regular maintenance windows, so you're never spending more than necessary.

E1 Customers easily convert their EC2 footprint to AMD, saving millions of dollars in compute costs every year.

Need more EC2 savings? Stay tuned for more tips!