Graviton, AWS’s custom data center chip, has evolved significantly since its introduction in 2018. Initially groundbreaking for its efficiency and performance in cloud computing, the latest iteration, Graviton4, offers four times the power of its predecessor. Powered by Arm architecture, Graviton chips are renowned for their energy efficiency, using 60% less power than comparable instances.
AWS’s innovation in custom silicon extends beyond Graviton to include specialized AI chips like Trainium and Inferentia, designed to accelerate generative AI tasks. This marks a pivotal shift in cloud infrastructure, where AWS leads in developing chips tailored specifically for cloud workloads. Notably, major companies like SAP, Epic Games, and SmugMug are already benefiting from Graviton4’s capabilities, leveraging its enhanced performance and efficiency in their operations.
