Amazon EC2 vs Google Compute Engine: Memory Optimized Pricing (2026)
4 tiersAWSGCP
Winner
GCP
AWS Wins
1
GCP Wins
3
Avg Diff
11.6%
Memory Optimized Pricing Comparison
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| Category | AWS Amazon EC2 | GCP Google Compute Engine | Diff | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Memory Optimized - 128 vCPU, 1952 GB RAM | $13.3380/hr x1.32xlarge ($9,736.74/mo) | $13.5936/hr m3-megamem-128 ($9,923.33/mo) | +1.9% | AWS |
Memory Optimized - 64 vCPU, 1952 GB RAM | $13.3440/hr x1e.16xlarge ($9,741.12/mo) | $11.3664/hr m3-ultramem-64 ($8,297.47/mo) | +14.8% | GCP |
Memory Optimized - 128 vCPU, 3904 GB RAM | $26.6880/hr x1e.32xlarge ($19,482.24/mo) | $22.7328/hr m3-ultramem-128 ($16,594.94/mo) | +14.8% | GCP |
Memory Optimized - 32 vCPU, 976 GB RAM | $6.6720/hr x1e.8xlarge ($4,870.56/mo) | $5.6832/hr m3-ultramem-32 ($4,148.74/mo) | +14.8% | GCP |
FAQ
Which provider is cheaper for Memory Optimized instances, Amazon EC2 or Google Compute Engine?
GCP is cheaper for Memory Optimized instances, winning 3 of 4 comparisons with an average price difference of 11.6%.
How many Memory Optimized instance types are compared?
We compare 4 Memory Optimized instance tiers between Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine, covering configurations from entry-level to high-performance.
What are Memory Optimized instances used for?
Memory Optimized instances are designed for in-memory databases, real-time analytics, and memory-intensive enterprise applications.
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