g5vsg5g
Size for size, g5g is on average 48% cheaper than g5 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 5 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 | g5 | g5g | g5g vs g5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| xlarge | g5.xlarge $1.006 | g5g.xlarge $0.42 | ▼ 58% |
| 2xlarge | g5.2xlarge $1.212 | g5g.2xlarge $0.556 | ▼ 54% |
| 4xlarge | g5.4xlarge $1.624 | g5g.4xlarge $0.828 | ▼ 49% |
| 8xlarge | g5.8xlarge $2.448 | g5g.8xlarge $1.372 | ▼ 44% |
| 16xlarge | g5.16xlarge $4.096 | g5g.16xlarge $2.744 | ▼ 33% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where g5 leads
Sizes8 sizes here vs 6
2 moreLargest size192 vCPUs vs 64
BiggerWhere g5g leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 5 of 5 shared sizes
48% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 5 shared sizes
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