ECasv5vsECasv6
Size for size, ECasv5 is on average 14% cheaper than ECasv6 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 | ECasv5 | ECasv6 | ECasv6 vs ECasv5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_EC2as_v5 $0.113 | Standard_EC2as_v6 $0.131 | ▲ 16% |
| 4 | Standard_EC4as_v5 $0.226 | Standard_EC4as_v6 $0.262 | ▲ 16% |
| 8 | Standard_EC8as_v5 $0.452 | Standard_EC8as_v6 $0.524 | ▲ 16% |
| 16 | Standard_EC16as_v5 $0.904 | Standard_EC16as_v6 $1.049 | ▲ 16% |
| 32 | Standard_EC32as_v5 $1.808 | Standard_EC32as_v6 $2.098 | ▲ 16% |
| 48 | Standard_EC48as_v5 $2.712 | Standard_EC48as_v6 $3.147 | ▲ 16% |
| 64 | Standard_EC64as_v5 $3.616 | Standard_EC64as_v6 $4.196 | ▲ 16% |
| 96 | Standard_EC96as_v5 $5.424 | Standard_EC96as_v6 $6.294 | ▲ 16% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where ECasv5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 8 of 8 shared sizes
14% cheaperSpot priceLower in 8 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes9 sizes here vs 8
1 moreWhere ECasv6 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.