R7G Memory Optimized
High memory-to-vCPU ratio for memory-intensive applications.
Name:
rMemory Optimizedr = Memory OptimizedHigh memory-to-vCPU ratio designed for memory-intensive applications such as databases, distributed caches, and in-memory analytics.77th Generation7 = 7th GenerationAWS 7th generation hardware platform with updated CPU/system architecture.gAWS Gravitong = AWS GravitonAWS Graviton3 Processor (arm64). Powered by custom 64-bit ARM AWS Graviton processors, delivering industry-leading price-performance and power efficiency.Alternatives to r7g
| Option | Price vs r7g | Why look at it |
|---|---|---|
| r7iCompare → | +24%+$0.0504/hr xlarge, Linux on-demand, us-east-1 | Intel (x86_64), same vCPU and RAM |
| r7aCompare → | +42%+$0.0901/hr xlarge, Linux on-demand, us-east-1 | AMD (x86_64), same vCPU and RAM |
| c7gCompare → | -32%-$0.0692/hr xlarge, Linux on-demand, us-east-1 | Different instance family, 8 GiB RAM instead of 32, same vCPU |
| m7gCompare → | -24%-$0.051/hr xlarge, Linux on-demand, us-east-1 | Different instance family, 16 GiB RAM instead of 32, same vCPU |
Common use cases
- In-memory databases
- Real-time big data analytics
- High-performance caching
Head-to-Head Architecture Comparisons
View all comparisons →Silicon Triangler7i vs r7a vs r7g
AWS R7 Generation: R7i vs R7a vs R7g
8:1 memory-to-vCPU ratio for in-memory caches, Redis, and transactional databases
Compare specifications →Generational Evolutionr4 vs r5 vs r6i vs r7i vs r7g
AWS Memory Optimized Evolution: R4 vs R5 vs R6i vs R7i vs R7g
Memory tier advancement: DDR3 to DDR5, EBS throughput, and per-GB pricing
Compare specifications →Architecture & Sizingc7g vs m7g vs r7g
RAM-to-vCPU Sizing Guide: C7g vs M7g vs R7g
Choosing between 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1 RAM-to-vCPU ratios on Graviton3
Compare specifications →Instance types (8)
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Architecture | From (Linux, $/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| r7g.medium | 1 | 8 GB | arm64 | $0.0375 |
| r7g.large | 2 | 16 GB | arm64 | $0.0751 |
| r7g.xlarge | 4 | 32 GB | arm64 | $0.1502 |
| r7g.2xlarge | 8 | 64 GB | arm64 | $0.3003 |
| r7g.4xlarge | 16 | 128 GB | arm64 | $0.6006 |
| r7g.8xlarge | 32 | 256 GB | arm64 | $1.2013 |
| r7g.12xlarge | 48 | 384 GB | arm64 | $1.8019 |
| r7g.16xlarge | 64 | 512 GB | arm64 | $2.4026 |