Overview

Maximize Cloud Computing Performance with Unmatched Efficiency

Arm Neoverse technology powers cloud computing with high performance, multicloud support, and energy efficiency across critical workloads. Available through all major cloud providers, Arm-based instances improve price performance and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) for applications such as AI, simulation, web hosting, and databases. This enables scalable, cost-efficient infrastructure across the cloud.

 47% Cost Savings and 62% Reduced Carbon

Delivered by AWS Graviton4 to Pinterest for an important workload.1
Up to 60% Better Energy Efficiency

Delivered by Google Axion processor per vCPU for general purpose workloads.2
Up to 50% Better Price-Performance

Delivered by Microsoft Cobalt processor compared to previous generations of VMs.3
Performance

Why Arm for Cloud: At a Glance

Across a range of cloud workloads, Arm Neoverse instances outperformed x86 platforms in both performance and efficiency, delivering more work per watt, better price/performance, and greater value for modern cloud infrastructure4.

Download Report
  • GenAI - Llama-3.1-8B
  • ML - XGBoost
  • Database - Redis
  • Networking - Nginx

Stay Ahead in Cloud Infrastructure

Monthly insights on price/performance, energy efficiency, and real‑world workloads on Arm—no spam.

Arm will process your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Key Takeaways

  • Arm leads across all cloud workloads, outperforming both x86 instances in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Database, and Networking benchmarks.
  • Generative AI (Llama-3.1-8B) shows the largest advantage, with up to 220% better price/performance vs x86 platform 1 and 195% vs x86 platform 2.
  • Machine Learning (XGBoost) results show consistent gains, with Arm delivering up to 64% better price/performance.
  • Database (Redis) highlights Arm’s efficiency in high-throughput workloads, achieving 93% higher performance vs x86 platform 1.
  • Networking (Nginx) demonstrates balanced performance and value, with up to 81% price/performance gains.
  • Overall, Arm delivers superior performance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, underscoring strong total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits for cloud workloads.
Highlights

Leading Enterprises Accelerate Cloud Workloads with Arm

SAP HANA

Up to 35% Better Price-Performance for Analytics Workloads

Delivered on AWS Graviton-based VMs compared to other VMs.5

Spotify

Tests on Axion Show Roughly 250% Better Performance

For workloads when compared to older-generation processors.2

Rescale

Up to 40% More Compute Performance

Delivered on Microsoft Cobalt 100 VMs compared to previous generation VMs.6

Partners

Available from Leading Providers

Whether you are running cloud-native applications, or adopting a hybrid and multicloud strategy, Arm delivers the performance and flexibility you need.

Supported by a Broad Ecosystem

Connect with our industry-leading partners to build high performance solutions for your business.

Solutions

Harness the Power of Arm in the Cloud Today

Accelerating Migration for Cloud Developers

Take advantage of improved performance, efficiency, and multicloud support, with access to tools, resources, and expert help.

Get Migration Resources

Infrastructure Solutions

Modern design backed by the world’s largest compute ecosystem. Learn more about the full infrastructure portfolio.

Explore Infrastructure

Building the Foundation of the Digital Age

Discover how the Arm architecture empowers partners to develop products and solutions efficiently, affordably, and securely.

Explore Architecture
Resources

Latest News and Resources

  • Developer
  • News and Blogs
  • Success Stories

Arm Newsroom

Check out the latest news, blogs, and podcasts to see how Arm is building the future of computing.

Visit Newsroom

Scaling Enterprise AI on Arm CPUs

See how Arcee AI achieves up to 4x acceleration running SLMs on Arm CPUs, reducing cloud costs and enabling scalable agentic AI workflows.

Read the Case Study

Drive Positive Change Through Arm Technology

See how our partners are building the future and powering AI to work for everyone, everywhere.

Visit Success Library

Methodology and Disclaimers

1. Improving Sustainability and Price Performance Using AWS Graviton–Based Instances with Pinterest
2. Preliminary results not verified by Arm - C4A VMs Now GA: Our First Custom Arm-Based Axion CPU
3. Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines are now Generally Available
4. Results are based on 3rd-party evaluations. All tests are conducted by Signal65 and measured on AWS instances and specifications noted at the time of testing. Full methodology here. Results may vary.
5. AWS Graviton Improved SAP HANA Price Performance by 35% with 45% Less Energy | Amazon Web Services
6. Unleashing Cloud Efficiency: Arm Neoverse-Powered Azure Cobalt 100 VMs Now Available