diff --git a/infra/build/functions/base_images.py b/infra/build/functions/base_images.py
index 7d411c6f3..5922d5e90 100644
--- a/infra/build/functions/base_images.py
+++ b/infra/build/functions/base_images.py
@@ -100,7 +100,10 @@ def run_build(steps, images, tags=None, build_version=MAJOR_TAG):
   """Execute the retrieved build steps in gcb."""
   credentials, _ = google.auth.default()
   body_overrides = {
-      'images': images + [f'{image}:{build_version}' for image in images]
+      'images': images + [f'{image}:{build_version}' for image in images],
+      'options': {
+          'machineType': 'E2_HIGHCPU_32'
+      },
   }
   return build_lib.run_build(steps,
                              credentials,