m4vsm5
Size for size, m5 is on average 4% cheaper than m4 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 5 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 | m4 | m5 | m5 vs m4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m4.large $0.1 | m5.large $0.096 | ▼ 4% |
| xlarge | m4.xlarge $0.2 | m5.xlarge $0.192 | ▼ 4% |
| 2xlarge | m4.2xlarge $0.4 | m5.2xlarge $0.384 | ▼ 4% |
| 4xlarge | m4.4xlarge $0.8 | m5.4xlarge $0.768 | ▼ 4% |
| 16xlarge | m4.16xlarge $3.20 | m5.16xlarge $3.072 | ▼ 4% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 5 of 5 shared sizes
4% cheaperSpot priceLower in 4 of 5 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes9 sizes here vs 6
3 moreLargest size96 vCPUs vs 64
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