https://wccftech.com/amd-epyc-milan-x-processor-upgrade-for-cloud-workloads-gain-significant-improvements-in-microsoft-azure-hbv3/

AMD initially revealed the company's EPYC 7003 series, also known as Milan, during the last quarter of 2021. Microsoft prepared their Azure cloud service to be the most compatible service with the newest AMD server-based chipset with the release. The latest update to Microsoft's HBv3 series did not require customers to make unnecessary changes to their systems, allowing for a smooth transition. Milan-X and identical HBv3 VMs are proving to offer a significant upgrade to performance in recent testing by Michael Larabel on the Phoronix website.

Microsoft is not planning to change the pricing of the new HBv3 at this time, especially when they are handling the changes as an upgrade and not a complete suite offering. Microsoft realizes that Milan-X is exceptionally influential for large HPC workloads deployed across multiple VMs. However, Microsoft Azure is now handling higher competitiveness from Google Cloud Tau VM and other cloud providers. The significant advantage is the price point does not increase with the newest integration of Milan-X.