c4vsm4
Size for size, c4 is on average 2% cheaper than m4 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 4 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 the standard option. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | c4 | m4 | m4 vs c4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c4.large.search $0.148 | m4.large.search $0.151 | ▲ 2% |
| xlarge | c4.xlarge.search $0.294 | m4.xlarge.search $0.301 | ▲ 2% |
| 2xlarge | c4.2xlarge.search $0.587 | m4.2xlarge.search $0.603 | ▲ 3% |
| 4xlarge | c4.4xlarge.search $1.174 | m4.4xlarge.search $1.207 | ▲ 3% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c4 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
2% cheaperWhere m4 leads
Largest size40 vCPUs vs 36
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