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databricks Platform · Updated Apr 21, 2026

CPU_MEDIUM and CPU_LARGE workload types for Model Serving (Beta)

The CPU MEDIUM and CPU LARGE workload types for Model Serving are now in Beta.

What it does

The CPU MEDIUM and CPU LARGE workload types for Model Serving are now in Beta. These workload types let you trade concurrency for more memory per worker on the same CPU hardware. Use them when your model needs more memory than the standard CPU workload type provides.

Why it matters

Doing so reduces risk of interruption for endpoints that are in use.

Key capabilities
defaults
defaults
python=3.8.8
python=3.8.8
mlflow
mlflow
scikit-learn==0.23.2
scikit-learn==0.23.2
Recommended use cases
For high QPSlow latency use casesroute optimization is the optimal
Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

The CPU MEDIUM and CPU LARGE workload types for Model Serving are now in Beta. These workload types let you trade concurrency for more memory per worker on the same CPU hardware.

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Key takeaway
The CPU MEDIUM and CPU LARGE workload types for Model Serving are now in Beta.
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