m4vsm5
Size for size, m5 is on average 6% cheaper than m4 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 4 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 | m4 | m5 | m5 vs m4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m4.large.search $0.151 | m5.large.search $0.142 | ▼ 6% |
| xlarge | m4.xlarge.search $0.301 | m5.xlarge.search $0.283 | ▼ 6% |
| 2xlarge | m4.2xlarge.search $0.603 | m5.2xlarge.search $0.566 | ▼ 6% |
| 4xlarge | m4.4xlarge.search $1.207 | m5.4xlarge.search $1.133 | ▼ 6% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
6% cheaperLargest size48 vCPUs vs 40
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