| Feature | 51+Starter+F1+VM+Updated | Standard E2-micro | AWS t4g.nano | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | vCPUs | 0.5 (bursts to 1) | 0.5 (bursts to 1) | 0.5 (bursts to 1) | | Memory | 0.6 GB (+0.6 GB ZRAM) | 1 GB | 0.5 GB | | Monthly cost (non-free) | ~$4.50 | ~$6.00 | ~$3.50 | | Concurrent connections | 51+ (optimized) | 30 (default) | 20 (default) | | Free tier eligibility | Yes (us-central1) | Yes (limited) | 12 months only |
Verdict: The updated F1 wins on concurrency and free-tier longevity, though the E2-micro has more raw RAM. Use F1 for high-connection, low-memory tasks; use E2 for moderate memory workloads. 51+starter+f1+vm+updated
Here is what makes this updated version superior to its predecessors: | Feature | 51+Starter+F1+VM+Updated | Standard E2-micro |
The 51+ Starter F1 VM (updated) delivers a robust, low-latency environment for developing and validating Formula 1 starter and ERS deployment logic. With a 51 GB footprint and sub-100 µs command latency, it meets the needs of simulator-based PU testing. Future revisions will incorporate tire warm-up modeling and dynamic bite point adaptation. With a 51 GB footprint and sub-100 µs