c5vsm5
Size for size, c5 is on average 12% cheaper than m5 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 7 shared sizes. Same size and generation, tuned for different work (general, compute or memory).
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 | m5 | m5 vs c5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5.large $0.085 | m5.large $0.096 | ▲ 13% |
| xlarge | c5.xlarge $0.17 | m5.xlarge $0.192 | ▲ 13% |
| 2xlarge | c5.2xlarge $0.34 | m5.2xlarge $0.384 | ▲ 13% |
| 4xlarge | c5.4xlarge $0.68 | m5.4xlarge $0.768 | ▲ 13% |
| 12xlarge | c5.12xlarge $2.04 | m5.12xlarge $2.304 | ▲ 13% |
| 24xlarge | c5.24xlarge $4.08 | m5.24xlarge $4.608 | ▲ 13% |
| metal | c5.metal $4.08 | m5.metal $4.608 | ▲ 13% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 7 of 7 shared sizes
12% cheaperWhere m5 leads
Spot priceLower in 4 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotKeep exploring
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