Operator Comparison
Microsoft vs Amazon Web Services
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.
Microsoft
Facilities56
Capacity25.1 GW
Countries37
vs
Amazon Web Services
Facilities44
Capacity22.4 GW
Countries27
Scale Comparison
Status Breakdown
Microsoft
Operational31
Planned14
Under Construction9
Announced2
Amazon Web Services
Operational31
Under Construction6
Planned4
Announced3
Energy Mix
Microsoft
Renewable30
Mixed13
Unknown8
Nuclear3
Grid2
Amazon Web Services
Renewable22
Unknown5
Mixed5
Grid4
Nuclear3
Grid (utility-powered) + Regional Grid Upgrades1
Grid (utility power)1
Grid (SP Group — Singapore national grid)1
Grid (KSA utility power)1
Hydroelectric1
Top Countries for Microsoft
United States14 facilities
Australia2 facilities
Poland2 facilities
Spain2 facilities
Austria2 facilities
Top Countries for Amazon Web Services
United States12 facilities
India3 facilities
South Korea2 facilities
Japan2 facilities
Australia2 facilities
Largest in Microsoft
Largest in Amazon Web Services
Frequently asked questions
- How does Microsoft compare to Amazon Web Services in AI infrastructure?
- Microsoft has 56 tracked facilities with 25.1 GW total capacity. Amazon Web Services has 44 facilities with 22.4 GW. The comparison includes status breakdown, energy profile, and geographic distribution.
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