The R8gd instance family, generally available since April 21, 2025, features AWS Graviton4 processors based on the Neoverse-V2 (aarch64) architecture. These memory-optimized instances come with up to 11.4 TB of local NVMe-based SSD storage and provide up to 50 Gbps of networking bandwidth. Built on the AWS Nitro System, they are well-suited for applications needing high-speed, low-latency local storage and offer Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) networking on larger sizes.