c2vsc3
Size for size, c3 is on average 3% cheaper than c2 on demand in Iowa, across 2 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in Iowa
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | c2 | c3 | c3 vs c2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard-4 | c2-standard-4 $0.2088 | c3-standard-4 $0.2016 | ▼ 3% |
| standard-8 | c2-standard-8 $0.4176 | c3-standard-8 $0.4032 | ▼ 3% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where c3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
3% cheaperSpot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes27 sizes here vs 5
22 moreLargest size192 vCPUs vs 60
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