Linode's Premium CPU instances are high-performance computing solutions designed for CPU-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads. These instances utilize the best available AMD EPYC™ processors, offering dedicated resources and consistent performance for enterprise-grade applications. With a range of plans featuring 2 to 64 cores, ample memory, and SSD storage, Premium CPUs cater to diverse computing needs while minimizing resource contention and simplifying SKU management.

Key Features

Best Available AMD EPYC™ Processors Premium CPUs guarantee workloads run on Linode's best available AMD EPYC™ processors, delivering industry-leading price-performance

• Dedicated compute resources
• Consistent high performance

Enterprise-Grade Performance These instances are designed to handle workloads requiring enterprise-level performance with heavy CPU utilization

• 100% CPU usage capability
• 24/7 operation support

Dedicated Resources Premium CPU instances provide dedicated vCPU cores, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing resource contention

• 2-64 dedicated vCPU cores
• 4 GB - 512 GB memory
• 80 GB - 7200 GB SSD storage

Benefits

Optimized for CPU-Intensive Workloads Premium CPUs are ideal for applications that require sustained high CPU usage and low latency

• Perfect for video transcoding
• Suitable for machine learning and AI tasks

Simplified Management These instances are classed by specification rather than hardware models, streamlining the selection process

• Minimized SKUs
• Easier resource allocation

Comprehensive Bundled Services Premium CPU plans come with a range of free bundled services to enhance security and management

• Always-on DDoS protection
• Cloud Firewalls for network security
• Monitoring via Cloud Manager and Longview