Mdsv2vsMdsv4
Size for size, Mdsv2 is on average 49% cheaper than Mdsv4 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 | Mdsv2 | Mdsv4 | Mdsv4 vs Mdsv2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Standard_M64ds_v2 $6.669 | Standard_M64ds_v4 $13.137 | ▲ 97% |
| 128 | Standard_M128ds_v2 $13.34 | Standard_M128ds_v4 $26.274 | ▲ 97% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Mdsv2 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
49% cheaperSpot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Mdsv4 leads
Sizes7 sizes here vs 2
5 moreLargest size160 vCPUs vs 128
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