C2D family · Compute Optimizedx86_64 · Intel/AMD

c2d-highcpu-4

The c2d-highcpu-4 machine type has 4 vCPUs and 8 GB of memory. Pricing for this instance starts at $0.15 per hour and $109.44 monthly in the us-central1 region.

Updated May 22, 2026
vCPUs
4
Memory
8 GB
Network
Up to 10 Gbps
Storage
Local SSD

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us-central1 · USD · monthly = 730 hrs
Prices exclude local taxes
TermHourlyMonthlySavings
On-Demand
$0.1499$109.44 Baseline
1-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$0.0944$68.95 -37%
3-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$0.0675$49.25 -55%
Preemptible / Spot
$0.0396$28.93 -74%
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Compute

x86_64 · Intel/AMD
vCPUs i4
Memory i8 GB
Physical processorAMD Milan
Nested VirtualizationNot supported
Sole TenantNot supported
GPUNone
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Networking

Max egress bandwidth10 Gbps
Tier 1 bandwidthN/A
Enhanced networking iYes (gvnic/virtio)
IPv6 supportYes (Dual-stack VPC)

Storage

Max persistent disks128
Max disk size257 TB
Local SSDsSupported (Scratch Disk)

Compare with another instance

vs.
Specc2d-highcpu-4c2d-highcpu-2Δ
vCPUs42-50%
Memory8 GB4 GB-50%
Hourly Price$0.1499$0.0750-50%
Monthly Price$109.44$54.72-50%
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