MsvsMsv4
Size for size, Ms is on average 42% cheaper than Msv4 on demand in East US, across 4 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 | Ms | Msv4 | Msv4 vs Ms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Standard_M16s $2.387 | Standard_M16s_v4 $3.128 | ▲ 31% |
| 32 | Standard_M32s $3.335 | Standard_M32s_v4 $6.256 | ▲ 88% |
| 64 | Standard_M64s $6.669 | Standard_M64s_v4 $12.511 | ▲ 88% |
| 128 | Standard_M128s $13.338 | Standard_M128s_v4 $25.023 | ▲ 88% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Ms leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
42% cheaperSpot priceLower in 4 of 4 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Msv4 leads
Sizes7 sizes here vs 4
3 moreLargest size160 vCPUs vs 128
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