Mdsv3vsMdsv4
Size for size, Mdsv3 is on average 47% cheaper than Mdsv4 on demand in East US, across 1 shared size. 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 | Mdsv3 | Mdsv4 | Mdsv4 vs Mdsv3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Standard_M96ds_v3 $10.44 | Standard_M96ds_v4 $19.706 | ▲ 89% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Mdsv3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 1 of 1 shared sizes
47% cheaperSpot priceLower in 1 of 1 shared sizes
Cheaper spotLargest size176 vCPUs vs 160
BiggerWhere Mdsv4 leads
Sizes7 sizes here vs 4
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Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.