Ev4vsEv5
Size for size, Ev4 and Ev5 cost about the same 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 | Ev4 | Ev5 | Ev5 vs Ev4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_E2_v4 $0.126 | Standard_E2_v5 $0.126 | Same |
| 4 | Standard_E4_v4 $0.252 | Standard_E4_v5 $0.252 | Same |
| 8 | Standard_E8_v4 $0.504 | Standard_E8_v5 $0.504 | Same |
| 16 | Standard_E16_v4 $1.008 | Standard_E16_v5 $1.008 | Same |
| 20 | Standard_E20_v4 $1.26 | Standard_E20_v5 $1.26 | Same |
| 32 | Standard_E32_v4 $2.016 | Standard_E32_v5 $2.016 | Same |
| 48 | Standard_E48_v4 $3.024 | Standard_E48_v5 $3.024 | Same |
| 64 | Standard_E64_v4 $4.032 | Standard_E64_v5 $4.032 | Same |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Ev4 leads
Spot priceLower in 6 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Ev5 leads
Sizes9 sizes here vs 8
1 moreLargest size96 vCPUs vs 64
BiggerKeep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.