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Size for size, i3 is on average 63% cheaper than i2 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 4 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 | i2 | i3 | i3 vs i2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| xlarge | i2.xlarge $0.853 | i3.xlarge $0.312 | ▼ 63% |
| 2xlarge | i2.2xlarge $1.705 | i3.2xlarge $0.624 | ▼ 63% |
| 4xlarge | i2.4xlarge $3.41 | i3.4xlarge $1.248 | ▼ 63% |
| 8xlarge | i2.8xlarge $6.82 | i3.8xlarge $2.496 | ▼ 63% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where i2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where i3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
63% cheaperSpot priceLower in 3 of 4 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes7 sizes here vs 4
3 moreLargest size64 vCPUs vs 32
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