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Graviton instances are a family of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances powered by Amazon's custom-designed Graviton processors. These processors are based on the Arm architecture, offering a different approach to CPU design compared to traditional x86 processors. The primary advantage of Graviton instances is their improved price-performance ratio for a wide range of workloads. This means users can often achieve better performance at a lower cost when compared to comparable x86-based instances.

Graviton processors are designed for scale, energy efficiency, and high performance. They are particularly well-suited for cloud-native applications, microservices, high-performance computing, and general-purpose workloads. Amazon has developed multiple generations of Graviton processors, with Graviton2 and Graviton3 being widely available. These processors feature advanced technologies such as custom silicon accelerators for specific tasks and enhanced memory bandwidth.

When considering Graviton instances, developers and system administrators should ensure that their applications are compatible with the Arm architecture. Most modern languages and frameworks have good support for Arm, but specific libraries or legacy applications might require recompilation or alternative solutions. AWS provides tools and guidance to help customers migrate their workloads to Graviton instances, making the transition smoother. The ongoing development and expansion of Graviton instance types indicate AWS's commitment to this processor architecture for its cloud services.