c5vsc6i
Size for size, c5 is on average 5% cheaper than c6i on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 7 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
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 | c6i | c6i vs c5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5.large $0.085 | c6i.large $0.085 | Same |
| xlarge | c5.xlarge $0.17 | c6i.xlarge $0.17 | Same |
| 2xlarge | c5.2xlarge $0.34 | c6i.2xlarge $0.34 | Same |
| 4xlarge | c5.4xlarge $0.68 | c6i.4xlarge $0.68 | Same |
| 12xlarge | c5.12xlarge $2.04 | c6i.12xlarge $2.04 | Same |
| 24xlarge | c5.24xlarge $4.08 | c6i.24xlarge $4.08 | Same |
| metal | c5.metal $4.08 | c6i.metal $5.44 | ▲ 33% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 1 of 7 shared sizes
5% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere c6i leads
Sizes10 sizes here vs 9
1 moreLargest size128 vCPUs vs 96
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