m5vsr5
Size for size, m5 is on average 24% cheaper than r5 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 9 shared sizes. Same size and generation, tuned for different work (general, compute or memory).
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 | r5 | r5 vs m5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5.large $0.096 | r5.large $0.126 | ▲ 31% |
| xlarge | m5.xlarge $0.192 | r5.xlarge $0.252 | ▲ 31% |
| 2xlarge | m5.2xlarge $0.384 | r5.2xlarge $0.504 | ▲ 31% |
| 4xlarge | m5.4xlarge $0.768 | r5.4xlarge $1.008 | ▲ 31% |
| 8xlarge | m5.8xlarge $1.536 | r5.8xlarge $2.016 | ▲ 31% |
| 12xlarge | m5.12xlarge $2.304 | r5.12xlarge $3.024 | ▲ 31% |
| 16xlarge | m5.16xlarge $3.072 | r5.16xlarge $4.032 | ▲ 31% |
| 24xlarge | m5.24xlarge $4.608 | r5.24xlarge $6.048 | ▲ 31% |
| metal | m5.metal $4.608 | r5.metal $6.048 | ▲ 31% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
24% cheaperSpot priceLower in 7 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.