n4d-standard-2 by Google Cloud Platform

A balanced general-purpose virtual machine featuring dedicated x86_64 processing cores and a standard memory-to-CPU ratio for predictable entry-level workloads.

The Google Cloud Platform n4d-standard-2 is an x86_64 general-purpose virtual machine instance from the n4d server family. It is configured with 2 dedicated vCPUs and 8.0 GB of system memory, providing a balanced allocation of 4.0 GB of RAM per core. This instance does not include bundled local storage or GPU accelerators, relying entirely on external network-attached storage for persistent data. With its dedicated CPU resources, the n4d-standard-2 offers predictable performance for entry-level workloads. It is designed for general-purpose applications such as small-scale web serving, microservices, development environments, and lightweight database tasks that require a stable, cost-efficient resource profile without the need for specialized hardware or high-density memory configurations.