r4vsr5
Size for size, r5 is on average 5% cheaper than r4 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 | r4 | r5 | r5 vs r4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | r4.large.search $0.196 | r5.large.search $0.186 | ▼ 5% |
| xlarge | r4.xlarge.search $0.392 | r5.xlarge.search $0.372 | ▼ 5% |
| 2xlarge | r4.2xlarge.search $0.785 | r5.2xlarge.search $0.743 | ▼ 5% |
| 4xlarge | r4.4xlarge.search $1.569 | r5.4xlarge.search $1.487 | ▼ 5% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where r4 leads
Sizes6 sizes here vs 5
1 moreLargest size64 vCPUs vs 48
BiggerWhere r5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
5% cheaperKeep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.