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New compute-optimized (C7i-flex) Amazon EC2 Flex instances

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This article introduces the new compute-optimized Amazon EC2 C7i-flex instances, which offer lower prices and better price/performance for workloads that don't require full CPU utilization all the time.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Overview of C7i-flex instances as lower-priced variants of C7i instances with baseline CPU performance and ability to scale up to full performance 95% of the time
  • Instance types available (from large to 8xlarge) and their specifications (vCPU, memory, network bandwidth, EBS bandwidth)
  • Comparison with C7i instances in terms of usage patterns, instance sizes, and network bandwidth
  • Availability in different AWS Regions and purchasing options (On-Demand, Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances)
  • Conclusion highlighting C7i-flex instances as a cost-effective choice for compute-intensive workloads with varying CPU demands


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