🔵 Google Cloud
GCP C3D with AMD EPYC Genoa GA — 30% Better Compute at 5% Premium
GCP C3D (EPYC 9004 Genoa/Zen 4) is now GA. 30% better compute vs C2D. c3d-standard-4 at $0.23/hr — 5% more than C2D but Sustained Use Discounts bring effective 24/7 price to $0.161/hr.
TCOIQ: C3D is the best GCP compute option for CPU-intensive Linux workloads. SUD makes it competitive with AWS C7a and Azure Famsv6. Combine 3yr CUD (55% off) for maximum saving — effective rate of $0.104/hr for 24/7 workloads.
💰 TCOIQ Cost Impact
Same cost as C2D with 30% better performance — SUD + 3yr CUD reduces to $0.104/hr effective for always-on workloads
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