c4a-highmem-96-metal committed use discount prices
A 1-year committed use discount for c4a-highmem-96-metal with no upfront payment costs $3.73 per hour in Iowa, 34% less than on demand ($5.658). The biggest saving is a 3-year committed use discount paid no upfront, at $2.547 per hour effective, 55% less.
Every option in Iowa
Linux prices. Effective price spreads any upfront payment over the term; break-even is the month the commitment starts costing less than on demand.
| Term | Option | Payment | Upfront | Hourly | Effective /hr | Effective /mo | Saving | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Committed use discount | No upfront | – | $3.73 | $3.73 | $2,722.61 | 34% | – |
| 3 years | Committed use discount | No upfront | – | $2.547 | $2.547 | $1,859.22 | 55% | – |
Committed use prices by region
USD per hour, billed monthly.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr commitment | 3-yr commitment | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $5.658 | $3.73 | $2.547 | 55% |
| Northern Virginia | $5.658 | $3.73 | $2.547 | 55% |
| Columbus | $5.658 | $3.73 | $2.371 | 58% |
| Netherlands | $5.941 | $3.917 | $2.675 | 55% |
| Las Vegas | $6.373 | $4.201 | $2.869 | 55% |
| Frankfurt | $6.677 | $4.401 | $3.005 | 55% |
| Tokyo | $7.266 | $4.79 | $3.271 | 55% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Google Cloud Billing Catalog API. Compare all GCP Compute Engine options.