m3vsm4
Size for size, m4 is on average 20% cheaper than m3 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 3 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 | m3 | m4 | m4 vs m3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m3.large.search $0.188 | m4.large.search $0.151 | ▼ 20% |
| xlarge | m3.xlarge.search $0.376 | m4.xlarge.search $0.301 | ▼ 20% |
| 2xlarge | m3.2xlarge.search $0.752 | m4.2xlarge.search $0.603 | ▼ 20% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m3 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where m4 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 3 of 3 shared sizes
20% cheaperSizes5 sizes here vs 4
1 moreLargest size40 vCPUs vs 8
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