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Size for size, c5 is on average 19% cheaper than c5n on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 7 shared sizes. The same size with or without local disk or extra networking.
On-demand prices by size in US East (N. Virginia)
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | c5 | c5n | c5n vs c5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5.large $0.085 | c5n.large $0.108 | ▲ 27% |
| xlarge | c5.xlarge $0.17 | c5n.xlarge $0.216 | ▲ 27% |
| 2xlarge | c5.2xlarge $0.34 | c5n.2xlarge $0.432 | ▲ 27% |
| 4xlarge | c5.4xlarge $0.68 | c5n.4xlarge $0.864 | ▲ 27% |
| 9xlarge | c5.9xlarge $1.53 | c5n.9xlarge $1.944 | ▲ 27% |
| 18xlarge | c5.18xlarge $3.06 | c5n.18xlarge $3.888 | ▲ 27% |
| metal | c5.metal $4.08 | c5n.metal $3.888 | ▼ 5% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 6 of 7 shared sizes
19% cheaperSpot priceLower in 7 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes9 sizes here vs 7
2 moreLargest size96 vCPUs vs 72
BiggerWhere c5n leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.