Cloud VM benchmarks 2026: performance/price for 44 VM types over 7 providers
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- #vm-benchmarks
- #cloud-computing
- #performance
- Cloud VM benchmarks for 2026 compare performance and price across 7 providers and 44 VM types.
- New CPUs tested include AMD EPYC Turin, Intel Granite Rapids, Google Axion, Azure Cobalt 100, and Ampere AmpereOne M.
- Testing expanded to more regions to account for performance variability, with AMD EPYC Turin dominating top-end results.
- Single-thread performance is crucial for non-parallelizable workloads, with Turin showing clear leadership.
- Multi-thread performance and scalability vary, with ARM and shared CPUs near 100% scalability.
- Performance/price analysis covers on-demand, reserved (1-year and 3-year), and spot/preemptible instances.
- Oracle and Hetzner offer the best value for budget solutions, with Oracle providing a generous free tier.
- For maximum performance, Turin-powered VMs, especially AWS C8a, lead the pack.
- General tips include upgrading to modern CPU types, considering reservations, and leveraging spot VMs for cost savings.
- Provider-specific recommendations highlight AWS for top performance, GCP and Azure for balanced value, and Oracle/Hetzner for budget options.