g3vsg5
Size for size, g3 is on average 12% cheaper than g5 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 3 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 | g3 | g5 | g5 vs g3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4xlarge | g3.4xlarge $1.14 | g5.4xlarge $1.624 | ▲ 42% |
| 8xlarge | g3.8xlarge $2.28 | g5.8xlarge $2.448 | ▲ 7% |
| 16xlarge | g3.16xlarge $4.56 | g5.16xlarge $4.096 | ▼ 10% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where g3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 3 shared sizes
12% cheaperWhere g5 leads
Spot priceLower in 2 of 3 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes8 sizes here vs 3
5 moreLargest size192 vCPUs vs 64
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