c5vsm5
Size for size, c5 is on average 12% cheaper than m5 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 | c5 | m5 | m5 vs c5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5.large.search $0.125 | m5.large.search $0.142 | ▲ 14% |
| xlarge | c5.xlarge.search $0.251 | m5.xlarge.search $0.283 | ▲ 13% |
| 2xlarge | c5.2xlarge.search $0.502 | m5.2xlarge.search $0.566 | ▲ 13% |
| 4xlarge | c5.4xlarge.search $1.003 | m5.4xlarge.search $1.133 | ▲ 13% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
12% cheaperSizes6 sizes here vs 5
1 moreLargest size72 vCPUs vs 48
BiggerWhere m5 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.