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Premium CPU

Run high-performance, latency-sensitive workloads on dedicated AMD EPYC™ CPUs

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Enterprise-ready cloud for gaming, media, and performance-sensitive SaaS

Reduce performance lags from “noisy neighbor” resource contention. Premium CPU instances provide an extra layer of exclusivity with Premium-only designated hosts for maximum resource contention prevention, plus dedicated CPUs for applications that require consistent 100% CPU utilization.

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Key Features

Available in new core regions

Premium CPU instances are exclusive to our newest core compute regions to leverage our newest, fastest AMD EPYC™ CPUs and other hardware.

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Run on current AMD EPYC™ “Milan” CPUs

Premium instances run on AMD EPYC™ 7003 CPUs (“Milan”), maintaining consistent, high-performance compute for your applications.

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Balance price and performance to fit your needs

Match a Premium CPU plan to fit your workload — pricing options support a wide range of use cases at competitive rates.

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Features

  • Choose from multiple plans with 4 GB–256 GB RAM and 2–56 CPUs per compute instance
  • Configure Backups to retain data with automated daily, weekly, and biweekly snapshots
  • Add Premium nodes to managed Kubernetes clusters with LKE 
  • Easily resize up and down when your application needs more or less compute resources
  • Reduce cloud costs and stay flexible with pricing that avoids hyperscaler lock-in
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines with custom images, Terraform provider, and more
  • Save on egress costs with Akamai Cloud’s pooled network transfer system for outbound transfer
  • Manage infrastructure with our UI, API, CLI, or other developer tool integrations
  • 24/7/365 email and phone support for all customers

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Essential Compute

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SharePlay reduced costs while maintaining high performance and low latency, migrating from AWS to Akamai.

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See if you qualify for up to US$5,000 in cloud credits

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