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Size for size, m7a is on average 5% cheaper than m8a on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 11 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 | m7a | m8a | m8a vs m7a |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium | m7a.medium $0.058 | m8a.medium $0.0609 | ▲ 5% |
| large | m7a.large $0.1159 | m8a.large $0.1217 | ▲ 5% |
| xlarge | m7a.xlarge $0.2318 | m8a.xlarge $0.2434 | ▲ 5% |
| 2xlarge | m7a.2xlarge $0.4637 | m8a.2xlarge $0.4869 | ▲ 5% |
| 4xlarge | m7a.4xlarge $0.9274 | m8a.4xlarge $0.9738 | ▲ 5% |
| 8xlarge | m7a.8xlarge $1.855 | m8a.8xlarge $1.948 | ▲ 5% |
| 12xlarge | m7a.12xlarge $2.782 | m8a.12xlarge $2.921 | ▲ 5% |
| 16xlarge | m7a.16xlarge $3.709 | m8a.16xlarge $3.895 | ▲ 5% |
| 24xlarge | m7a.24xlarge $5.564 | m8a.24xlarge $5.843 | ▲ 5% |
| 48xlarge | m7a.48xlarge $11.128 | m8a.48xlarge $11.685 | ▲ 5% |
| metal-48xl | m7a.metal-48xl $11.128 | m8a.metal-48xl $11.685 | ▲ 5% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m7a leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 11 of 11 shared sizes
5% cheaperWhere m8a leads
Spot priceLower in 7 of 11 shared sizes
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