Standard_A3
Azure Virtual Machines
3 vCPU · 6 GB RAM · x86_64
A family
← Standard_A3
Standard_A3 Standard_B2als_v2
3 vCPU · 6 GB vs 2 vCPU · 8 GB
Standard_B2als_v2 is 84.3% cheaper on-demand than Standard_A3 ( saves $29.55/mo ).
Compared resources
Standard_B2als_v2
Azure Virtual Machines
2 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · x86_64
B family
Pricing
Side-by-side on-demand cost in eastus.
Standard_A3
eastus
Hourly $0.0480 USD / hour
Monthly est. $35.04 730 hours
Yearly est. $420.48 12 × monthly
Standard_B2als_v2
eastus
Hourly $0.0075 USD / hour
Monthly est. $5.49 730 hours
Yearly est. $65.88 12 × monthly
- Hourly difference
- − $0.0405/hr
- Monthly difference
- −$29.55/mo
- Savings vs Standard_A3
- 84.3%
Specs
| Field | Standard_A3 | Standard_B2als_v2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCPU | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB | +2.0 GB |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 | Same |
| Family | A | B | Different |
| Cost per vCPU | $0.0160 /hr | $0.0038 /hr | Lower |
| Cost per GB RAM | $0.0080 /hr | $0.0009 /hr | Lower |