c4a-standard-2 by Google Cloud Platform
(All-cores)
(Single-core)
Specifications
Server Metadata
Vendor ID | gcp |
Server ID | 1765194 |
Name | c4a-standard-2 |
Description | 2 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM |
Family | c4a |
Hw Virt | - |
Status | active |
Observed At | 2026-07-23T04:55:44.651464 |
Availability
| REGION / ID | SPOT | ONDEMAND |
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Processor
vCPUs | 2 |
CPU Allocation | Dedicated |
CPU Architecture | x86_64 |
System Resources and Accelerators
| MEMORY | |
|---|---|
Memory Amount | 8 GiB |
| GPU | |
|---|---|
GPU Count | 0 |
GPU Memory Min | 0 MiB |
GPU Memory Total | 0 MiB |
GPUs |
| STORAGE | |
|---|---|
Storage Size | 0 GB |
Storages |
| NETWORK | |
|---|---|
Inbound Traffic | 0 GB/month |
Outbound Traffic | 0 GB/month |
IPv4 | 0 |
Server Description
A balanced virtual machine featuring dedicated compute cores and proportional memory for stable, entry-level production workloads.
Google Cloud Platform c4a-standard-2 is a general-purpose virtual machine instance within the c4a family, featuring 2 dedicated vCPUs on the x86_64 architecture and 8.0 GB of system memory. This configuration provides a balanced 4.0 GB of RAM per core. The instance does not include local storage or integrated GPUs, requiring network-attached storage for data persistence. With its dedicated CPU allocation, the c4a-standard-2 delivers stable, predictable performance without the resource contention of shared-core alternatives. This resource profile makes it highly suitable for entry-level production workloads, including lightweight web servers, microservices, containerized applications, and software development environments.
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Alternatives
Servers of the Same Family
| INSTANCE | vCPUs | MEMORY | GPUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4a-highcpu-1 | 1 | 2 GiB | 0 |
| c4a-standard-1 | 1 | 4 GiB | 0 |
| c4a-highmem-1 | 1 | 8 GiB | 0 |
| c4a-highcpu-2 | 2 | 4 GiB | 0 |
| c4a-highmem-2 | 2 | 16 GiB | 0 |
| c4a-highcpu-4 | 4 | 8 GiB | 0 |
| c4a-standard-4 | 4 | 16 GiB | 0 |
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