m5vsr5
Size for size, m5 is on average 24% cheaper than r5 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 5 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 | m5 | r5 | r5 vs m5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5.large.search $0.142 | r5.large.search $0.186 | ▲ 31% |
| xlarge | m5.xlarge.search $0.283 | r5.xlarge.search $0.372 | ▲ 31% |
| 2xlarge | m5.2xlarge.search $0.566 | r5.2xlarge.search $0.743 | ▲ 31% |
| 4xlarge | m5.4xlarge.search $1.133 | r5.4xlarge.search $1.487 | ▲ 31% |
| 12xlarge | m5.12xlarge.search $3.398 | r5.12xlarge.search $4.46 | ▲ 31% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 5 of 5 shared sizes
24% cheaperWhere r5 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
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