g2vsg5
Size for size, g2 is on average 29% cheaper than g5 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 2 shared sizes. 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 | g5 | g5 vs g2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2xlarge | g2.2xlarge $0.65 | g5.2xlarge $1.212 | ▲ 86% |
| 8xlarge | g2.8xlarge $2.60 | g5.8xlarge $2.448 | ▼ 6% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where g2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where g5 leads
Spot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes8 sizes here vs 2
6 moreLargest size192 vCPUs vs 32
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Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.