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pages/instances/reference-content/choosing-shared-vs-dedicated-cpus.mdx

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validation: 2025-04-18
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tags: instance, type, stardust, range, vcpu, hyperthread, core, ram, bandwidth, dedicated, shared, memory, hypervisor, vm, storage, dev1, play2, gp1, pro2, ent1, gpu, arm, learning, development, production, production-optimized, cost-optimized, memory-optimized, storage-optimized
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tags: instance, cpu, vcpu, shared, dedicated
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When deploying a Scaleway Instance, selecting the appropriate CPU provisioning is key for optimizing performance and cost.
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Two types of CPU provisioning are available for Instances: **shared** and **dedicated** CPUs.
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All Instances are deployed on large, powerful physical servers powered by the latest datacenter-grade CPUs. A hypervisor splits the large physical machine into smaller virtual units on these machines.
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The hypervisor manages the allocation and scheduling of physical resources such as CPU or RAM. While RAM is always allocated dedicated per Instance, two types of CPU provisioning are available: **shared** and **dedicated** CPUs.
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Understanding the difference between these two techniques is key to making an informed decision about the best Instance for your application.
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## Comparison of shared and dedicated CPU Instances
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### Summary
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- Shared CPU Instances provide an affordable solution for non-critical workloads.
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- CPU performance is less predictable and may fluctuate depending on neighboring workloads ("noisy neighbours").
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- CPU performance is less predictable and may fluctuate depending on neighboring workloads ("noisy neighbors").
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- During peak usage, your workloads might experience temporary slowdowns due to CPU steal.
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## Dedicated CPU Instances
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### Summary
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- Dedicated CPU allocation ensures consistent and predictable performance.
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- No risk of performance degradation due to neighboring workloads.
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- Dedicated CPU Instances are more expensive than shared CPU Instances, but offer guaranteed CPU performance.
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- Dedicated CPU Instances are more expensive than shared CPU Instances but offer guaranteed CPU performance.
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## Choosing the best configuration
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