m6idvsr6id
Size for size, m6id is on average 21% cheaper than r6id on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 10 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 | m6id | r6id | r6id vs m6id |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m6id.large $0.1187 | r6id.large $0.1512 | ▲ 27% |
| xlarge | m6id.xlarge $0.2373 | r6id.xlarge $0.3024 | ▲ 27% |
| 2xlarge | m6id.2xlarge $0.4746 | r6id.2xlarge $0.6048 | ▲ 27% |
| 4xlarge | m6id.4xlarge $0.9492 | r6id.4xlarge $1.21 | ▲ 27% |
| 8xlarge | m6id.8xlarge $1.898 | r6id.8xlarge $2.419 | ▲ 27% |
| 12xlarge | m6id.12xlarge $2.848 | r6id.12xlarge $3.629 | ▲ 27% |
| 16xlarge | m6id.16xlarge $3.797 | r6id.16xlarge $4.838 | ▲ 27% |
| 24xlarge | m6id.24xlarge $5.695 | r6id.24xlarge $7.258 | ▲ 27% |
| 32xlarge | m6id.32xlarge $7.594 | r6id.32xlarge $9.677 | ▲ 27% |
| metal | m6id.metal $7.594 | r6id.metal $9.677 | ▲ 27% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m6id leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 10 of 10 shared sizes
21% cheaperSpot priceLower in 10 of 10 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r6id leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.