Google Cloud M2 machine types
M2 is a memory optimized Compute Engine family with 4 machine types, from 208 – 416 vCPUs and 5,888 GiB – 11,776 GiB of memory, running on Intel Cascade Lake. Linux on demand starts at $42.11 per hour.
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- sizes
- 4
- vCPUs
- 208 – 416
- memory
- 5,888 GiB – 11,776 GiB
- processor
- Intel Cascade Lake
- on-demand from
- $42.11
per hour · 21 regions
M2 sizes and prices
Linux, hourly, Iowa (other regions on each size's page)
| Size | vCPU | Memory | Local storage | On-demand | Monthly | 1-yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m2-ultramem-208 | 208 | 5,888 GiB | – | $42.11 | $30,742 | $25.45 |
| m2-megamem-416 | 416 | 5,888 GiB | – | $50.29 | $36,713 | $30.38 |
| m2-hypermem-416 | 416 | 8,832 GiB | – | $67.26 | $49,098 | $40.64 |
| m2-ultramem-416 | 416 | 11,776 GiB | – | $84.22 | $61,483 | $50.89 |
M2 equivalents on other clouds
closest match to m2-megamem-416 (416 vCPU, 5,888 GiB)
Other memory optimized families on Google Cloud
M2 FAQ
What sizes does the Google Cloud M2 family have?
M2 has 4 machine types, from m2-ultramem-208 (208 vCPU, 5,888 GiB) to m2-ultramem-416 (416 vCPU, 11,776 GiB). They run on Intel Cascade Lake.
What is the cheapest M2 machine type?
m2-ultramem-208 at $42.11 per hour (Linux, on demand) in Iowa, about $30,742 per month.
What is M2 best for?
M2 is a memory optimized family. Lots of RAM per vCPU (8 GiB and up) for databases, caches and in-memory analytics.