vCPU affects parallel work and response time, memory controls how many processes, containers, and caches can run together, and NVMe affects databases, builds, logs, and file access. A personal blog may need a small plan; WordPress, multiple sites, and APIs need memory headroom; Docker, databases, and compilation need more CPU, RAM, and disk.
Use USDT for the budget, but compare traffic, port speed, region, IPv4, reinstall rules, and backup responsibility as well. A cheap plan with no headroom can cost more after migration or emergency upgrades.
Choose for peak demand while leaving room for growth. Confirm the plan code, billing term, region, and stock state before payment so later upgrades remain predictable.