Ddsv5vsDdsv6
Size for size, Ddsv5 is on average 9% cheaper than Ddsv6 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 | Ddsv5 | Ddsv6 | Ddsv6 vs Ddsv5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_D2ds_v5 $0.113 | Standard_D2ds_v6 $0.125 | ▲ 11% |
| 4 | Standard_D4ds_v5 $0.226 | Standard_D4ds_v6 $0.249 | ▲ 10% |
| 8 | Standard_D8ds_v5 $0.452 | Standard_D8ds_v6 $0.498 | ▲ 10% |
| 16 | Standard_D16ds_v5 $0.904 | Standard_D16ds_v6 $0.997 | ▲ 10% |
| 32 | Standard_D32ds_v5 $1.808 | Standard_D32ds_v6 $1.993 | ▲ 10% |
| 48 | Standard_D48ds_v5 $2.712 | Standard_D48ds_v6 $2.99 | ▲ 10% |
| 64 | Standard_D64ds_v5 $3.616 | Standard_D64ds_v6 $3.987 | ▲ 10% |
| 96 | Standard_D96ds_v5 $5.424 | Standard_D96ds_v6 $5.98 | ▲ 10% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Ddsv5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 8 of 8 shared sizes
9% cheaperSpot priceLower in 8 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Ddsv6 leads
Sizes10 sizes here vs 8
2 moreLargest size192 vCPUs vs 96
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