New Google Cloud Z3 Instances: Early Performance Benchmarks on ScyllaDB Show up to 24% Better Throughput

ScyllaDB conducted early performance benchmarks on Google Cloud's new Z3 GCE instances, revealing significant throughput improvements compared to the previous N2 generation. The Z3 series, featuring 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and substantial local SSD capacity, is optimized for high-density, high-performance workloads requiring low latency. ScyllaDB, a high-performance NoSQL database, demonstrated a 23% increase in write throughput, 24% for mixed workloads, and 14% for reads per virtual CPU compared to N2 instances, despite the Z3's smaller CPU count. These results underscore the potential for substantial performance gains and cost reductions for data-intensive applications, making Z3 a compelling choice for ScyllaDB users.