C4N family · Compute Optimizedx86_64 · Intel/AMD

c4n-highmem-8-lssd

The c4n-highmem-8-lssd machine type has 8 vCPUs and 62 GB of memory. Pricing for this instance starts at $0.88 per hour and $638.95 monthly in the us-central1 region.

Updated September 22, 2026
vCPUs
8
Memory
62 GB
Network
Up to 40 Gbps
Storage
Local SSD

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us-central1 · USD · monthly = 730 hrs
Prices exclude local taxes
Term / TierHourlyMonthlySavings
On-Demand
$0.8753$638.95 Baseline
1-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$0.5514$402.54 -37%
3-Year Committed Use Discount (CUD)
$0.3522$257.08 -60%
Preemptible / Spot
$0.3416$249.40 -61%
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Compute

x86_64 · Intel/AMD
vCPUs i8
Memory i62 GB
Physical processorIntel Emerald Rapids
Nested VirtualizationNot supported
Sole TenantNot supported
GPUNone
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Networking

Max egress bandwidth40 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.
Specc4n-highmem-8-lssdc4n-highcpu-2Δ
vCPUs82-75%
Memory62 GB4 GB-94%
Hourly Price$0.8753$0.1361-84%
Monthly Price$638.95$99.34-84%
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