n4a-highmem-2 by Google Cloud Platform

A dedicated dual-core virtual machine featuring a high memory-to-vCPU ratio for memory-sensitive workloads without local storage requirements.

Google Cloud Platform n4a-highmem-2 is an x86_64 architecture virtual machine within the n4a family, configured with 2 dedicated vCPUs and 16.0 GB of system memory. This configuration provides a high memory-to-core ratio of 8.0 GB per vCPU, making it suitable for memory-intensive tasks that require predictable compute performance without the need for local storage or GPU acceleration. The instance features no bundled local storage or complimentary public IPv4 addresses, relying on network-attached storage for its operations. With its dedicated CPU allocation, the n4a-highmem-2 avoids the performance variability of burstable instances. It is designed for workloads such as small-scale databases, in-memory caching, and lightweight enterprise applications that benefit from a larger memory footprint relative to compute capacity.