Cost-Performance Evaluation of General Compute Instances: AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI |
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| © 2024 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-72 Issue-11 |
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| Year of Publication : 2024 | ||
| Authors : Jay Tharwani, Arnab Purkayastha | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I11P127 | ||
How to Cite?
Jay Tharwani, Arnab Purkayastha, "Cost-Performance Evaluation of General Compute Instances: AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 11, pp. 248-255, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I11P127
Abstract
Cloud computing has become the cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, offering a wide range of general-purpose instances optimized for diverse workloads. This paper compares the cost and performance of general-purpose compute instances across four major cloud providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Using standardized configurations of 4 vCPUs and 16 GiB of RAM, the study evaluates instances based on processor architecture (Intel, AMD, ARM), pricing models, and performance benchmarks. Key findings reveal that ARM-based instances deliver superior price-performance ratios for cost-sensitive workloads, while Intel-based instances excel in enterprise-grade applications requiring versatility and reliability. The results aim to guide organizations in selecting the most cost-effective and performance-efficient cloud resources for their specific needs.
Keywords
Cloud computing, Cost-performance analysis, General purpose instances, Processor architectures, Virtual machines.
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