DCsv2vsDCsv3
Size for size, DCsv2 and DCsv3 cost about the same on demand in East US, across 3 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 | DCsv2 | DCsv3 | DCsv3 vs DCsv2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard_DC1s_v2 $0.096 | Standard_DC1s_v3 $0.096 | Same |
| 2 | Standard_DC2s_v2 $0.192 | Standard_DC2s_v3 $0.192 | Same |
| 4 | Standard_DC4s_v2 $0.384 | Standard_DC4s_v3 $0.384 | Same |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where DCsv2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where DCsv3 leads
Spot priceLower in 3 of 3 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes8 sizes here vs 3
5 moreLargest size48 vCPUs vs 4
BiggerKeep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.