Dv2vsDv3
Size for size, Dv3 is on average 51% cheaper than Dv2 on demand in East US, across 2 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 | Dv2 | Dv3 | Dv3 vs Dv2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_D2_v2 $0.146 | Standard_D2_v3 $0.096 | ▼ 34% |
| 4 | Standard_D4_v2 $0.585 | Standard_D4_v3 $0.192 | ▼ 67% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Dv2 leads
Sizes10 sizes here vs 7
3 moreWhere Dv3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
51% cheaperSpot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotLargest size64 vCPUs vs 20
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Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.