c4a-highcpu-1 by Google Cloud Platform

A dedicated single-core virtual machine with a compute-optimized resource ratio for lightweight, predictable processing tasks.

Google Cloud Platform c4a-highcpu-1 is an x86_64 virtual machine within the c4a server family, configured with 1 dedicated vCPU and 2.0 GB of system memory. This compute-optimized instance features a 1:2 vCPU-to-RAM ratio and lacks local storage, integrated GPUs, and complimentary public IPv4 addresses. The dedicated CPU allocation provides predictable single-core execution, though the instance lacks advanced instruction sets like AVX-512 or AMX. This resource profile offers a cost-efficient entry point for lightweight, compute-focused tasks that do not demand high memory density or specialized hardware acceleration. The absence of bundled public IPv4 addresses and local NVMe storage emphasizes its role as a modular node within a larger virtual private cloud architecture. It is suited for basic web serving, microservices, task queue workers, and small-scale CI/CD runners.