g2vsg3
Size for size, g3 is on average 12% cheaper than g2 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 1 shared size. 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 | g2 | g3 | g3 vs g2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8xlarge | g2.8xlarge $2.60 | g3.8xlarge $2.28 | ▼ 12% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where g2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where g3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 1 of 1 shared sizes
12% cheaperSpot priceLower in 1 of 1 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes3 sizes here vs 2
1 moreLargest size64 vCPUs vs 32
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