Standard_M16ps_v4vsStandard_M16s_v4
Standard_M16ps_v4 is 42% cheaper than Standard_M16s_v4 on demand in East US, saving $954.77 a month. They use different processor architectures (arm64 and x86_64), so software built for one may need rebuilding to run on the other.
| At a glance | Standard_M16ps_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $1.82/hr42% less | $3.128/hr |
| Lowest rate | $0.364/hr42% lessSpot, can be interrupted | $0.6256/hrSpot, can be interrupted |
| Architecture | arm64 | x86_64 |
Prices in East US
“Off” is the discount against each type’s own on-demand price. Linux, USD per hour.
| Option | Standard_M16ps_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 vs Standard_M16ps_v4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $1.82 | $3.128 | ▲ 72% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 80% off$0.364 | 80% off$0.6256 | ▲ 72% |
| 1-yr reservedNo upfront | 41% off$1.074 | — | — |
| 3-yr reservedNo upfront | 62% off$0.6917 | — | — |
| 1-yr savings planHourly commitment | 32% off$1.238 | — | — |
| 3-yr savings planHourly commitment | 53% off$0.8554 | — | — |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_M16ps_v4 leads
On-demand price$1.82 vs $3.128 per hour
42% cheaperWhere Standard_M16s_v4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Specs
2 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.
| Compute1 of 2 differ | Standard_M16ps_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 16 | 16 |
| Architecture | arm64 | x86_64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_M16ps_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mpsv4 | Msv4 |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_M16ps_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_M16ps_v4 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_M16ps_v4 | Standard_M16s_v4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $1.82 | $3.128 | ▲ 72% |
| East US 2eastus2 | $1.82 | $3.128 | ▲ 72% |
| West US 2westus2 | $1.82 | $3.128 | ▲ 72% |
| Germany West Centralgermanywestcentral | $2.366 | $4.379 | ▲ 85% |
| West USwestus | $2.366 | $4.066 | ▲ 72% |
| West Europewesteurope | $2.603 | $4.817 | ▲ 85% |
Keep exploring
Each type’s own page, and how it compares with others.
Standard_M16s_v4
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Azure VM Linux prices in USD. Monthly figures use 730 hours. Prices last updated 12 Nov 2026.