Dv3vsDv4
Size for size, Dv3 and Dv4 cost about the same on demand in East US, across 7 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 | Dv3 | Dv4 | Dv4 vs Dv3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_D2_v3 $0.096 | Standard_D2_v4 $0.096 | Same |
| 4 | Standard_D4_v3 $0.192 | Standard_D4_v4 $0.192 | Same |
| 8 | Standard_D8_v3 $0.384 | Standard_D8_v4 $0.384 | Same |
| 16 | Standard_D16_v3 $0.768 | Standard_D16_v4 $0.768 | Same |
| 32 | Standard_D32_v3 $1.536 | Standard_D32_v4 $1.536 | Same |
| 48 | Standard_D48_v3 $2.304 | Standard_D48_v4 $2.304 | Same |
| 64 | Standard_D64_v3 $3.072 | Standard_D64_v4 $3.072 | Same |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Dv3 leads
Spot priceLower in 7 of 7 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Dv4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.