Operator Comparison
Microsoft vs Amazon
Microsoft (Azure) and Amazon (AWS) are the two dominant cloud infrastructure providers. Both are investing tens of billions annually in AI data center capacity, with different geographic strategies and energy sourcing approaches.
Scale Comparison
Status Breakdown
Microsoft
Operational32
Planned14
Under Construction9
Announced3
Amazon
Operational2
Planned1
Energy Mix
Microsoft
Renewable31
Mixed14
Unknown8
Nuclear3
Grid2
Amazon
Mixed2
Renewable1
Top Countries for Microsoft
United States14 facilities
Australia2 facilities
Poland2 facilities
United Kingdom2 facilities
Spain2 facilities
Top Countries for Amazon
Switzerland1 facility
South Africa1 facility
Egypt1 facility
Largest in Microsoft
Frequently asked questions
- How does Microsoft compare to Amazon in AI infrastructure?
- Microsoft has 58 tracked facilities with 25.4 GW total capacity. Amazon has 3 facilities with 370 MW. The comparison includes status breakdown, energy profile, and geographic distribution.
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