Standard_M48ps_v4vsStandard_M48s_v4
Standard_M48ps_v4 is 42% cheaper than Standard_M48s_v4 on demand in East US, saving $2,864.23 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_M48ps_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $5.46/hr42% less | $9.384/hr |
| Lowest rate | $1.092/hr42% lessSpot, can be interrupted | $1.877/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_M48ps_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 vs Standard_M48ps_v4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $5.46 | $9.384 | ▲ 72% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 80% off$1.092 | 80% off$1.877 | ▲ 72% |
| 1-yr reservedNo upfront | 41% off$3.222 | — | — |
| 3-yr reservedNo upfront | 62% off$2.075 | — | — |
| 1-yr savings planHourly commitment | 32% off$3.713 | — | — |
| 3-yr savings planHourly commitment | 53% off$2.566 | — | — |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_M48ps_v4 leads
On-demand price$5.46 vs $9.384 per hour
42% cheaperWhere Standard_M48s_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_M48ps_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 48 | 48 |
| Architecture | arm64 | x86_64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_M48ps_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mpsv4 | Msv4 |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_M48ps_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_M48ps_v4 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_M48ps_v4 | Standard_M48s_v4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $5.46 | $9.384 | ▲ 72% |
| East US 2eastus2 | $5.46 | $9.384 | ▲ 72% |
| West US 2westus2 | $5.46 | $9.384 | ▲ 72% |
| Germany West Centralgermanywestcentral | $7.099 | $13.137 | ▲ 85% |
| West USwestus | $7.099 | $12.199 | ▲ 72% |
| West Europewesteurope | $7.808 | $14.451 | ▲ 85% |
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.