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Size for size, t3 is on average 10% cheaper than t2 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 7 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 | t2 | t3 | t3 vs t2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| nano | t2.nano $0.0058 | t3.nano $0.0052 | ▼ 10% |
| micro | t2.micro $0.0116 | t3.micro $0.0104 | ▼ 10% |
| small | t2.small $0.023 | t3.small $0.0208 | ▼ 10% |
| medium | t2.medium $0.0464 | t3.medium $0.0416 | ▼ 10% |
| large | t2.large $0.0928 | t3.large $0.0832 | ▼ 10% |
| xlarge | t2.xlarge $0.1856 | t3.xlarge $0.1664 | ▼ 10% |
| 2xlarge | t2.2xlarge $0.3712 | t3.2xlarge $0.3328 | ▼ 10% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where t2 leads
Spot priceLower in 4 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere t3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 7 of 7 shared sizes
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