CPU & Memory Requirements

The performance of Pextra CloudEnvironment® heavily depends on the CPU and memory configuration. Below are the recommended specifications based on different use cases.

CPU Requirements

  • Virtualization Support: The CPU must support Intel VT-x or AMD-V.
  • Architecture: x86_64 (64-bit) is required. ARM-based architectures are not currently supported.
  • Multi-Core Performance: The more cores available, the better the performance in multi-tenant environments.
  • Hyper-Threading: Recommended for increased efficiency.

Use Case-Based CPU Recommendations

PurposeCPU RequirementHyper-Threading
Testing4-core x86_64 (Intel/AMD)Optional
Research6-core x86_64Recommended
Development8-core x86_64Recommended
ProductionDual 12-core x86_64 or higherRequired

Memory (RAM) Requirements

  • Minimum Requirement: 8GB RAM (for basic operations).
  • Recommended: Higher RAM capacity ensures smooth operation of multiple virtual machines (VMs).

Memory Allocation Guidelines

PurposeMinimum RAMRecommended RAM
Testing8GB16GB
Research16GB32GB
Development32GB64GB
Production64GB+128GB+
  • ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM is highly recommended for stability, especially in production environments.