c5vsr5
Size for size, c5 is on average 32% cheaper than r5 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 | r5 | r5 vs c5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5.large $0.085 | r5.large $0.126 | ▲ 48% |
| xlarge | c5.xlarge $0.17 | r5.xlarge $0.252 | ▲ 48% |
| 2xlarge | c5.2xlarge $0.34 | r5.2xlarge $0.504 | ▲ 48% |
| 4xlarge | c5.4xlarge $0.68 | r5.4xlarge $1.008 | ▲ 48% |
| 12xlarge | c5.12xlarge $2.04 | r5.12xlarge $3.024 | ▲ 48% |
| 24xlarge | c5.24xlarge $4.08 | r5.24xlarge $6.048 | ▲ 48% |
| metal | c5.metal $4.08 | r5.metal $6.048 | ▲ 48% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 7 of 7 shared sizes
32% cheaperSpot priceLower in 7 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.