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Size for size, c5d is on average 15% cheaper than m5d 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 | c5d | m5d | m5d vs c5d |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5d.large $0.096 | m5d.large $0.113 | ▲ 18% |
| xlarge | c5d.xlarge $0.192 | m5d.xlarge $0.226 | ▲ 18% |
| 2xlarge | c5d.2xlarge $0.384 | m5d.2xlarge $0.452 | ▲ 18% |
| 4xlarge | c5d.4xlarge $0.768 | m5d.4xlarge $0.904 | ▲ 18% |
| 12xlarge | c5d.12xlarge $2.304 | m5d.12xlarge $2.712 | ▲ 18% |
| 24xlarge | c5d.24xlarge $4.608 | m5d.24xlarge $5.424 | ▲ 18% |
| metal | c5d.metal $4.608 | m5d.metal $5.424 | ▲ 18% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5d leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 7 of 7 shared sizes
15% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere m5d leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.