C3 family · Compute Optimizedx86_64 · Intel/AMD

c3-highmem-44

The c3-highmem-44 machine type has 44 vCPUs and 352 GB of memory. Pricing for this instance starts at $2.91 per hour and $2124.87 monthly in the us-central1 region.

Updated May 26, 2026
vCPUs
44
Memory
352 GB
Network
Up to 32 Gbps
Storage
Persistent Disk

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us-central1 · USD · monthly = 730 hrs
Prices exclude local taxes
TermHourlyMonthlySavings
On-Demand
$2.9108$2124.87 Baseline
1-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$1.8338$1338.70 -37%
3-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$1.3098$956.18 -55%
Preemptible / Spot
$0.4910$358.39 -83%
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Compute

x86_64 · Intel/AMD
vCPUs i44
Memory i352 GB
Physical processorIntel Sapphire Rapids
Nested VirtualizationNot supported
Sole TenantNot supported
GPUNone
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Networking

Max egress bandwidth32 Gbps
Tier 1 bandwidth50 Gbps
Enhanced networking iYes (gvnic/virtio)
IPv6 supportYes (Dual-stack VPC)

Storage

Max persistent disks128
Max disk size512 TB
Local SSDsNo local SSD

Compare with another instance

vs.
Specc3-highmem-44c3-highcpu-4Δ
vCPUs444-91%
Memory352 GB8 GB-98%
Hourly Price$2.9108$0.1701-94%
Monthly Price$2124.87$124.18-94%
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