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MySQL RAM and InnoDB Buffer Pool Calculator

Estimate MySQL RAM, InnoDB buffer pool and vCPU from database size, hot-set ratio, peak connections and application reserve.

$ InnoDB memory plan
$ buffer pool != total RAM
$ include: connections + OS + app
$ validate: slow query + hit rate
Quick decision

MySQL does not require the entire database file to fit in RAM. Frequently accessed data/indexes, connection memory, OS and other processes must share the capacity.

Calculator

This tool produces a starting estimate for capacity planning; validate production decisions with load tests and real monitoring data.

Calculation result

Target total RAM
Starting buffer pool
Connection reserve
Starting vCPU
System reserve
Eka class
Recommendation

Change the inputs and calculate again.

Buffer pool

InnoDB caches table and index pages in memory. MySQL notes that dedicated servers often assign up to 80% of physical memory, but it is not a universal rule.

Connection memory

Peak connections and per-thread buffers can create substantial memory risk.

CPU is workload-dependent

Join complexity, indexes, write rate and contention matter more than database GB alone.

Avoid paging as a sizing strategy

Swap can be a safety net but sustained database paging hurts latency.

Official technical sources

Frequently asked questions

Should buffer pool always be 80%?

No. It is a dedicated-server guideline, not a universal target.

Does a 100 GB database need 100 GB RAM?

No. The hot working set and access pattern matter.

Reserve max_connections × buffer?

Use it as a risk bound, then validate with real peak connections and query behavior.

Is NVMe important?

Yes for buffer misses, flushes, redo and temp I/O.

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