C4 family · Compute Optimizedx86_64 · Intel/AMD

c4-highmem-32-lssd

The c4-highmem-32-lssd machine type has 32 vCPUs and 248 GB of memory. Pricing for this instance starts at $2.50 per hour and $1822.36 monthly in the us-central1 region.

Updated June 16, 2026
vCPUs
32
Memory
248 GB
Network
Up to 23 Gbps
Storage
Local SSD

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us-central1 · USD · monthly = 730 hrs
Prices exclude local taxes
TermHourlyMonthlySavings
On-Demand
$2.4964$1822.36 Baseline
1-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$1.5728$1148.11 -37%
3-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$1.1234$820.06 -55%
Preemptible / Spot
$1.2475$910.69 -50%
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Compute

x86_64 · Intel/AMD
vCPUs i32
Memory i248 GB
Physical processorIntel Emerald Rapids, Intel Granite Rapids
Nested VirtualizationNot supported
Sole TenantNot supported
GPUNone
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c4-highcpu-192
192 vCPU
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c4-highmem-288-lssd
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c4-highmem-288-lssd-metal
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Networking

Max egress bandwidth23 Gbps
Tier 1 bandwidthN/A
Enhanced networking iYes (gvnic/virtio)
IPv6 supportYes (Dual-stack VPC)

Storage

Max persistent disks128
Max disk size512 TB
Local SSDsSupported (Scratch Disk)

Compare with another instance

vs.
Specc4-highmem-32-lssdc4-highcpu-2Δ
vCPUs322-94%
Memory248 GB4 GB-98%
Hourly Price$2.4964$0.0851-97%
Monthly Price$1822.36$62.09-97%
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