Hey everyone! I'm wondering if it's possible to request a customized EC2 instance from AWS. I'm looking for something that has an NVIDIA GPU and at least a 4.3GHz clock speed, but it doesn't seem like AWS offers this kind of specification currently. I've tried reaching out to AWS support, but I'd like to know if anyone can confirm whether customized EC2 instances are an option at all, especially since we only have the Basic support plan.
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Unfortunately, it's not possible to get a customized EC2 instance directly from AWS. They operate on a fixed configuration model, so you really have to work with what they offer.
Just to chime in, remember that clock speed isn't the only indicator of performance. A 3.5GHz CPU from the past may not stack up against a more modern 3.2GHz chip. If you're worried about bottlenecks, the best approach is to launch an instance and benchmark your app to identify any issues.
You might want to check out the P5en instances which come with NVIDIA GPUs and Sapphire Rapids CPUs. Those CPUs can boost up to around 4.3GHz, but keep in mind that server CPUs usually have lower base clock speeds. Still, if your application runs mostly on a single core, you could benefit from that boost.
From what I understand, AWS primarily uses the Sapphire Rapids-SP versions, and one model can hit a max boost of 4.2GHz. It’s worth checking those details before you finalize anything.
Thanks for the info! Do you have any reliable sources confirming that boost clock figure?