Compute on EKS
Overview
EKS supports multiple compute options to run your workloads.
Topics
Managed Node Groups
EKS-managed EC2 instances for running Kubernetes workloads
Fargate
Serverless compute for Kubernetes pods
Karpenter
Intelligent auto-provisioning for Kubernetes
EKS Auto Mode
Fully managed compute with automatic node management
Hybrid Nodes
Run EKS on-premises and at the edge
Compute Comparison
| Feature | MNG | Fargate | Karpenter | Auto Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | Partial | Full | Partial | Full |
| Pricing | EC2 | per-pod | EC2 | EC2 + fee |
| GPU support | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| ARM support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |