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Size for size, i3 is on average 58% cheaper than i2 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 2 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
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 | i2 | i3 | i3 vs i2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| xlarge | i2.xlarge.search $1.194 | i3.xlarge.search $0.499 | ▼ 58% |
| 2xlarge | i2.2xlarge.search $2.387 | i3.2xlarge.search $0.998 | ▼ 58% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where i2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where i3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
58% cheaperSizes6 sizes here vs 2
4 moreLargest size64 vCPUs vs 8
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