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When you launch an instance you pick a tier—the machine type that sets how much CPU and memory it has. Start small; you can change the tier later if a workload needs more headroom.
Micro
2
2 GB
Quick experiments and light, short-lived notebooks.
Standard (default)
2
4 GB
General-purpose notebooks and light analysis.
Pro
4
16 GB
Larger datasets and memory-hungry workloads.
Performance
8
32 GB
Heavier compute and mid-size datasets on dedicated cores.
Performance XL
16
64 GB
Large, parallel, memory-hungry workloads.
Standard is selected by default and handles most notebook work. Reach for a bigger tier when you hit memory limits or want more cores for parallel jobs. The tiers available to you depend on your plan.
To move an instance to a different machine type, Stop it, then choose Change type… from its menu and pick a new tier. Your data volume and files are unaffected—only the CPU and memory change.
Larger tiers cost more per minute of runtime. Rather than memorize numbers, check the live figures in the app:
The Estimated cost table in the launch dialog shows the hourly rate plus typical monthly estimates (24/7 and 8 h/day) for the tier you've selected.
The Compute Usage card shows what you've actually used this period.
Compute bills per minute only while an instance is Running, so a bigger machine you stop when idle can still be economical. See Compute & storage charges for the full model.
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