m5dvsr5d
Size for size, m5d is on average 21% cheaper than r5d 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 | m5d | r5d | r5d vs m5d |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5d.large $0.113 | r5d.large $0.144 | ▲ 27% |
| xlarge | m5d.xlarge $0.226 | r5d.xlarge $0.288 | ▲ 27% |
| 2xlarge | m5d.2xlarge $0.452 | r5d.2xlarge $0.576 | ▲ 27% |
| 4xlarge | m5d.4xlarge $0.904 | r5d.4xlarge $1.152 | ▲ 27% |
| 8xlarge | m5d.8xlarge $1.808 | r5d.8xlarge $2.304 | ▲ 27% |
| 12xlarge | m5d.12xlarge $2.712 | r5d.12xlarge $3.456 | ▲ 27% |
| 16xlarge | m5d.16xlarge $3.616 | r5d.16xlarge $4.608 | ▲ 27% |
| 24xlarge | m5d.24xlarge $5.424 | r5d.24xlarge $6.912 | ▲ 27% |
| metal | m5d.metal $5.424 | r5d.metal $6.912 | ▲ 27% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5d leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
21% cheaperSpot priceLower in 8 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5d leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.