Operator Comparison
OpenAI vs Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft are closely linked: Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI and provides the Azure infrastructure behind most OpenAI products. Both entities are building dedicated AI data center capacity. OpenAI is developing its own training and inference infrastructure, while Microsoft continues to expand Azure AI capacity globally. This comparison shows their separate direct footprints in the index.
Scale Comparison
Status Breakdown
OpenAI
Under Construction2
Announced1
Operational1
Planned1
Microsoft
Operational32
Planned14
Under Construction9
Announced3
Energy Mix
OpenAI
Nuclear2
Grid (scale requires new power development)1
Grid (ERCOT) with potential on-site generation1
Mixed1
Microsoft
Renewable31
Mixed14
Unknown8
Nuclear3
Grid2
Top Countries for OpenAI
United Arab Emirates2 facilities
United States2 facilities
France1 facility
Top Countries for Microsoft
United States14 facilities
Australia2 facilities
Poland2 facilities
United Kingdom2 facilities
Spain2 facilities
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Frequently asked questions
- How does OpenAI compare to Microsoft in AI infrastructure?
- OpenAI has 5 tracked facilities with 16.3 GW total capacity. Microsoft has 58 facilities with 25.4 GW. The comparison includes status breakdown, energy profile, and geographic distribution.
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