c5avsr5a
Size for size, c5a is on average 32% cheaper than r5a on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 8 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 | c5a | r5a | r5a vs c5a |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5a.large $0.077 | r5a.large $0.113 | ▲ 47% |
| xlarge | c5a.xlarge $0.154 | r5a.xlarge $0.226 | ▲ 47% |
| 2xlarge | c5a.2xlarge $0.308 | r5a.2xlarge $0.452 | ▲ 47% |
| 4xlarge | c5a.4xlarge $0.616 | r5a.4xlarge $0.904 | ▲ 47% |
| 8xlarge | c5a.8xlarge $1.232 | r5a.8xlarge $1.808 | ▲ 47% |
| 12xlarge | c5a.12xlarge $1.848 | r5a.12xlarge $2.712 | ▲ 47% |
| 16xlarge | c5a.16xlarge $2.464 | r5a.16xlarge $3.616 | ▲ 47% |
| 24xlarge | c5a.24xlarge $3.696 | r5a.24xlarge $5.424 | ▲ 47% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5a leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 8 of 8 shared sizes
32% cheaperSpot priceLower in 8 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5a leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.