c5dvsr5d
Size for size, c5d is on average 33% cheaper than r5d 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 | r5d | r5d vs c5d |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5d.large $0.096 | r5d.large $0.144 | ▲ 50% |
| xlarge | c5d.xlarge $0.192 | r5d.xlarge $0.288 | ▲ 50% |
| 2xlarge | c5d.2xlarge $0.384 | r5d.2xlarge $0.576 | ▲ 50% |
| 4xlarge | c5d.4xlarge $0.768 | r5d.4xlarge $1.152 | ▲ 50% |
| 12xlarge | c5d.12xlarge $2.304 | r5d.12xlarge $3.456 | ▲ 50% |
| 24xlarge | c5d.24xlarge $4.608 | r5d.24xlarge $6.912 | ▲ 50% |
| metal | c5d.metal $4.608 | r5d.metal $6.912 | ▲ 50% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5d leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 7 of 7 shared sizes
33% cheaperSpot priceLower in 7 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5d leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.