C6a instances feature always-on memory encryption with AMD Transparent Single Key Memory Encryption (TSME) and support new AVX2 instructions for accelerating encryption and decryption algorithms. Just last month, AWS released Hpc6a instances, featuring AMD Milan chips, for HPC workloads. Back in November, the company announced the GA of Milan-powered M6a instances for general-purpose workloads. The widespread adoption of AMD’s EPYC processor contributed to AMD’s strong 2021 results. The company reported earlier this month that it had record annual revenue and profitability in 2021, thanks in part to data center revenues doubling. Meanwhile, Google last week announced its own Milan-powered cloud instance for performance-intensive workloads. The widespread adoption of AMD’s EPYC processor contributed to AMD’s strong 2021 results. The company reported earlier this month that it had record annual revenue and profitability in 2021, thanks in part to data center revenues doubling.
