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Size for size, c5d is on average 9% cheaper than c6id 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 | c5d | c6id | c6id vs c5d |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5d.large $0.096 | c6id.large $0.1008 | ▲ 5% |
| xlarge | c5d.xlarge $0.192 | c6id.xlarge $0.2016 | ▲ 5% |
| 2xlarge | c5d.2xlarge $0.384 | c6id.2xlarge $0.4032 | ▲ 5% |
| 4xlarge | c5d.4xlarge $0.768 | c6id.4xlarge $0.8064 | ▲ 5% |
| 12xlarge | c5d.12xlarge $2.304 | c6id.12xlarge $2.419 | ▲ 5% |
| 24xlarge | c5d.24xlarge $4.608 | c6id.24xlarge $4.838 | ▲ 5% |
| metal | c5d.metal $4.608 | c6id.metal $6.451 | ▲ 40% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5d leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 7 of 7 shared sizes
9% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere c6id leads
Sizes10 sizes here vs 9
1 moreLargest size128 vCPUs vs 96
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