cache.r8gd.12xlarge reserved and savings plan prices
A 1-year standard reserved instance for cache.r8gd.12xlarge with no upfront payment costs $4.871 per hour in Europe (Spain), 32% less than on demand ($7.163). The biggest saving is a 3-year standard reserved paid all upfront, at $3.223 per hour effective, 55% less.
Every option in Europe (Spain)
Valkey prices. Effective price spreads any upfront payment over the term; break-even is the month the commitment starts costing less than on demand.
| Term | Option | Payment | Upfront | Hourly | Effective /hr | Effective /mo | Saving | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Standard reserved | No upfront | – | $4.871 | $4.871 | $3,555.68 | 32% | – |
| 1 year | Standard reserved | Partial upfront | $20,393.06 | $2.328 | $4.656 | $3,398.86 | 35% | month 6 |
| 1 year | Standard reserved | All upfront | $40,158.64 | $0 | $4.584 | $3,346.55 | 36% | month 8 |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | No upfront | – | $3.725 | $3.725 | $2,719.10 | 48% | – |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | Partial upfront | $45,178.47 | $1.719 | $3.438 | $2,509.90 | 52% | month 12 |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | All upfront | $84,709.64 | $0 | $3.223 | $2,353.05 | 55% | month 17 |
Reserved prices by region
No upfront, standard, USD per hour.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr reserved | 3-yr reserved | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (Spain) | $7.163 | $4.871 | $3.725 | 48% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from AWS public price lists. Compare all AWS ElastiCache options.