Announcing Runpod's New Serverless CPU Feature
Blog post from RunPod
Runpod has introduced a new feature called Serverless CPU, offering high-performance VM containers with up to 3.75 GHz deviated cores, DDR5 memory, and NVME SSD storage, allowing users to select between Compute-Optimized or General Purpose CPUs based on their specific needs. This feature is designed for tasks that require either high compute power or a balanced setup, providing a more cost-efficient and versatile alternative to Serverless GPU for workloads that do not need intensive parallel processing. CPUs are suitable for a variety of applications, such as web servers and databases, and offer ease of integration with software optimized for CPU usage. Additionally, CPUs present a reliable option when GPU resources are scarce or expensive, thereby enhancing application performance and scalability on the Runpod platform.