n4a-standard-2 by Google Cloud Platform

A balanced x86_64 virtual machine with dedicated compute resources and a standard memory-to-core ratio for predictable general-purpose workloads.

Google Cloud Platform n4a-standard-2 is an x86_64 general-purpose virtual machine instance featuring 2 dedicated vCPUs and 8.0 GB of system memory. Providing a balanced 1:4 ratio of vCPUs to memory with 4.0 GB per core, this instance delivers predictable performance without the resource contention of shared-core alternatives. It features no local storage or integrated GPUs, making it dependent on network-attached storage. The instance is designed for entry-level, steady-state workloads such as lightweight web serving, application development, and small-scale databases. Its dedicated CPU allocation ensures consistent execution, making it a reliable and cost-efficient choice for general utility workloads that do not require high-performance storage or hardware acceleration.