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Size for size, c8i is on average 12% cheaper than m8i on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 13 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 | c8i | m8i | m8i vs c8i |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c8i.large $0.0937 | m8i.large $0.1058 | ▲ 13% |
| xlarge | c8i.xlarge $0.1874 | m8i.xlarge $0.2117 | ▲ 13% |
| 2xlarge | c8i.2xlarge $0.3748 | m8i.2xlarge $0.4234 | ▲ 13% |
| 4xlarge | c8i.4xlarge $0.7497 | m8i.4xlarge $0.8467 | ▲ 13% |
| 8xlarge | c8i.8xlarge $1.499 | m8i.8xlarge $1.693 | ▲ 13% |
| 12xlarge | c8i.12xlarge $2.249 | m8i.12xlarge $2.54 | ▲ 13% |
| 16xlarge | c8i.16xlarge $2.999 | m8i.16xlarge $3.387 | ▲ 13% |
| 24xlarge | c8i.24xlarge $4.498 | m8i.24xlarge $5.08 | ▲ 13% |
| 32xlarge | c8i.32xlarge $5.997 | m8i.32xlarge $6.774 | ▲ 13% |
| 48xlarge | c8i.48xlarge $8.996 | m8i.48xlarge $10.161 | ▲ 13% |
| metal-48xl | c8i.metal-48xl $8.996 | m8i.metal-48xl $10.161 | ▲ 13% |
| 96xlarge | c8i.96xlarge $17.992 | m8i.96xlarge $20.321 | ▲ 13% |
| metal-96xl | c8i.metal-96xl $17.992 | m8i.metal-96xl $20.321 | ▲ 13% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c8i leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 13 of 13 shared sizes
12% cheaperSpot priceLower in 9 of 13 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere m8i leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
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