m5vsm6i
Size for size, m5 is on average 4% cheaper than m6i on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 9 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 | m5 | m6i | m6i vs m5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5.large $0.096 | m6i.large $0.096 | Same |
| xlarge | m5.xlarge $0.192 | m6i.xlarge $0.192 | Same |
| 2xlarge | m5.2xlarge $0.384 | m6i.2xlarge $0.384 | Same |
| 4xlarge | m5.4xlarge $0.768 | m6i.4xlarge $0.768 | Same |
| 8xlarge | m5.8xlarge $1.536 | m6i.8xlarge $1.536 | Same |
| 12xlarge | m5.12xlarge $2.304 | m6i.12xlarge $2.304 | Same |
| 16xlarge | m5.16xlarge $3.072 | m6i.16xlarge $3.072 | Same |
| 24xlarge | m5.24xlarge $4.608 | m6i.24xlarge $4.608 | Same |
| metal | m5.metal $4.608 | m6i.metal $6.144 | ▲ 33% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 1 of 9 shared sizes
4% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere m6i leads
Sizes10 sizes here vs 9
1 moreLargest size128 vCPUs vs 96
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