r5vsr5d
Size for size, r5 is on average 12% cheaper than r5d on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 9 shared sizes. The same size with or without local disk or extra networking.
On-demand prices by size in US East (N. Virginia)
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | r5 | r5d | r5d vs r5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | r5.large $0.126 | r5d.large $0.144 | ▲ 14% |
| xlarge | r5.xlarge $0.252 | r5d.xlarge $0.288 | ▲ 14% |
| 2xlarge | r5.2xlarge $0.504 | r5d.2xlarge $0.576 | ▲ 14% |
| 4xlarge | r5.4xlarge $1.008 | r5d.4xlarge $1.152 | ▲ 14% |
| 8xlarge | r5.8xlarge $2.016 | r5d.8xlarge $2.304 | ▲ 14% |
| 12xlarge | r5.12xlarge $3.024 | r5d.12xlarge $3.456 | ▲ 14% |
| 16xlarge | r5.16xlarge $4.032 | r5d.16xlarge $4.608 | ▲ 14% |
| 24xlarge | r5.24xlarge $6.048 | r5d.24xlarge $6.912 | ▲ 14% |
| metal | r5.metal $6.048 | r5d.metal $6.912 | ▲ 14% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where r5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
12% cheaperSpot priceLower in 9 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.