DCasv5vsDCasv6
Size for size, DCasv5 is on average 14% cheaper than DCasv6 on demand in East US, across 8 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in East US
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | DCasv5 | DCasv6 | DCasv6 vs DCasv5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_DC2as_v5 $0.086 | Standard_DC2as_v6 $0.0999 | ▲ 16% |
| 4 | Standard_DC4as_v5 $0.172 | Standard_DC4as_v6 $0.2 | ▲ 16% |
| 8 | Standard_DC8as_v5 $0.344 | Standard_DC8as_v6 $0.4 | ▲ 16% |
| 16 | Standard_DC16as_v5 $0.688 | Standard_DC16as_v6 $0.799 | ▲ 16% |
| 32 | Standard_DC32as_v5 $1.376 | Standard_DC32as_v6 $1.598 | ▲ 16% |
| 48 | Standard_DC48as_v5 $2.064 | Standard_DC48as_v6 $2.397 | ▲ 16% |
| 64 | Standard_DC64as_v5 $2.752 | Standard_DC64as_v6 $3.196 | ▲ 16% |
| 96 | Standard_DC96as_v5 $4.128 | Standard_DC96as_v6 $4.794 | ▲ 16% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where DCasv5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 8 of 8 shared sizes
14% cheaperSpot priceLower in 8 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere DCasv6 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.