m2vsm3
Size for size, m2 is on average 12% cheaper than m3 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 PostgreSQL, Single-AZ. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | m2 | m3 | m3 vs m2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| xlarge | db.m2.xlarge $0.345 | db.m3.xlarge $0.39 | ▲ 13% |
| 2xlarge | db.m2.2xlarge $0.69 | db.m3.2xlarge $0.775 | ▲ 12% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m2 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
12% cheaperWhere m3 leads
Sizes4 sizes here vs 3
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