DCesv5vsDCesv6
Size for size, DCesv5 is on average 14% cheaper than DCesv6 on demand in West Europe, across 9 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in West Europe
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | DCesv5 | DCesv6 | DCesv6 vs DCesv5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_DC2es_v5 $0.115 | Standard_DC2es_v6 $0.133 | ▲ 16% |
| 4 | Standard_DC4es_v5 $0.23 | Standard_DC4es_v6 $0.266 | ▲ 16% |
| 8 | Standard_DC8es_v5 $0.46 | Standard_DC8es_v6 $0.531 | ▲ 15% |
| 16 | Standard_DC16es_v5 $0.92 | Standard_DC16es_v6 $1.063 | ▲ 16% |
| 32 | Standard_DC32es_v5 $1.84 | Standard_DC32es_v6 $2.125 | ▲ 15% |
| 48 | Standard_DC48es_v5 $2.76 | Standard_DC48es_v6 $3.188 | ▲ 16% |
| 64 | Standard_DC64es_v5 $3.68 | Standard_DC64es_v6 $4.251 | ▲ 16% |
| 96 | Standard_DC96es_v5 $5.52 | Standard_DC96es_v6 $6.376 | ▲ 16% |
| 128 | Standard_DC128es_v5 $7.36 | Standard_DC128es_v6 $8.502 | ▲ 16% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where DCesv5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
14% cheaperSpot priceLower in 9 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere DCesv6 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.