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Size for size, c6g is on average 19% cheaper than c6a on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 8 shared sizes. Same size and generation on a different processor.
On-demand prices by size in US East (N. Virginia)
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | c6a | c6g | c6g vs c6a |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c6a.large $0.0765 | c6g.large $0.068 | ▼ 11% |
| xlarge | c6a.xlarge $0.153 | c6g.xlarge $0.136 | ▼ 11% |
| 2xlarge | c6a.2xlarge $0.306 | c6g.2xlarge $0.272 | ▼ 11% |
| 4xlarge | c6a.4xlarge $0.612 | c6g.4xlarge $0.544 | ▼ 11% |
| 8xlarge | c6a.8xlarge $1.224 | c6g.8xlarge $1.088 | ▼ 11% |
| 12xlarge | c6a.12xlarge $1.836 | c6g.12xlarge $1.632 | ▼ 11% |
| 16xlarge | c6a.16xlarge $2.448 | c6g.16xlarge $2.176 | ▼ 11% |
| metal | c6a.metal $7.344 | c6g.metal $2.176 | ▼ 70% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c6a leads
Sizes11 sizes here vs 9
2 moreLargest size192 vCPUs vs 64
BiggerWhere c6g leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 8 of 8 shared sizes
19% cheaperSpot priceLower in 6 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotKeep exploring
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