m5nvsr5n
Size for size, m5n is on average 20% cheaper than r5n 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 | m5n | r5n | r5n vs m5n |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5n.large $0.119 | r5n.large $0.149 | ▲ 25% |
| xlarge | m5n.xlarge $0.238 | r5n.xlarge $0.298 | ▲ 25% |
| 2xlarge | m5n.2xlarge $0.476 | r5n.2xlarge $0.596 | ▲ 25% |
| 4xlarge | m5n.4xlarge $0.952 | r5n.4xlarge $1.192 | ▲ 25% |
| 8xlarge | m5n.8xlarge $1.904 | r5n.8xlarge $2.384 | ▲ 25% |
| 12xlarge | m5n.12xlarge $2.856 | r5n.12xlarge $3.576 | ▲ 25% |
| 16xlarge | m5n.16xlarge $3.808 | r5n.16xlarge $4.768 | ▲ 25% |
| 24xlarge | m5n.24xlarge $5.712 | r5n.24xlarge $7.152 | ▲ 25% |
| metal | m5n.metal $5.712 | r5n.metal $7.152 | ▲ 25% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5n leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
20% cheaperSpot priceLower in 6 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5n leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.