Msv3vsMsv4
Size for size, Msv3 is on average 48% cheaper than Msv4 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 | Msv3 | Msv4 | Msv4 vs Msv3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Standard_M16s_v3 $1.64 | Standard_M16s_v4 $3.128 | ▲ 91% |
| 96 | Standard_M96s_v3 $9.83 | Standard_M96s_v4 $18.767 | ▲ 91% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Msv3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 2 of 2 shared sizes
48% cheaperSpot priceLower in 2 of 2 shared sizes
Cheaper spotLargest size176 vCPUs vs 160
BiggerWhere Msv4 leads
Sizes7 sizes here vs 5
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