Standard_M16ds_v4vsStandard_M16pds_v4
Standard_M16pds_v4 is 31% cheaper than Standard_M16ds_v4 on demand in East US, saving $740.37 a month. They use different processor architectures (x86_64 and arm64), so software built for one may need rebuilding to run on the other.
| At a glance | Standard_M16ds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $3.284/hr | $2.27/hr31% less |
| Lowest rate | $0.6568/hrSpot, can be interrupted | $0.454/hr31% lessSpot, can be interrupted |
| Architecture | x86_64 | arm64 |
Prices in East US
“Off” is the discount against each type’s own on-demand price. Linux, USD per hour.
| Option | Standard_M16ds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 vs Standard_M16ds_v4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $3.284 | $2.27 | ▼ 31% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 80% off$0.6568 | 80% off$0.454 | ▼ 31% |
| 1-yr reservedNo upfront | — | 41% off$1.339 | — |
| 3-yr reservedNo upfront | — | 62% off$0.8627 | — |
| 1-yr savings planHourly commitment | — | 32% off$1.544 | — |
| 3-yr savings planHourly commitment | — | 53% off$1.067 | — |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_M16ds_v4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where Standard_M16pds_v4 leads
On-demand price$2.27 vs $3.284 per hour
31% cheaperSpecs
2 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.
| Compute1 of 2 differ | Standard_M16ds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 16 | 16 |
| Architecture | x86_64 | arm64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_M16ds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mdsv4 | Mpdsv4 |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_M16ds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_M16ds_v4 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_M16ds_v4 | Standard_M16pds_v4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $3.284 | $2.27 | ▼ 31% |
| East US 2eastus2 | $3.284 | $2.27 | ▼ 31% |
| West US 2westus2 | $3.284 | $2.27 | ▼ 31% |
| West USwestus | $4.269 | $2.952 | ▼ 31% |
| Germany West Centralgermanywestcentral | $4.598 | $2.952 | ▼ 36% |
| West Europewesteurope | $5.058 | $3.247 | ▼ 36% |
Keep exploring
Each type’s own page, and how it compares with others.
Azure VM Linux prices in USD. Monthly figures use 730 hours. Prices last updated 12 Nov 2026.