When running MATLAB in the cloud, you should use at least the minimum system requirements, although it is always advised to use the recommended hardware. To see the system requirements for all MATLAB releases, please see the link listed below:
Depending on the type of computations you plan on running in the cloud, it may be preferable to go above the recommended hardware configuration. If a more powerful cloud instance is needed, please see the following link that will assist you in selecting an instance type based on your expected hardware needs:
