Which Microsoft Azure GPU is best for LLM Training?

Based on AIMC's fit-scoring methodology, the highest-fit Microsoft Azure GPU for LLM Training is the A100 SXM 80GB at $4.10/hr (fit score 100/100, excellent fit). Total of 3 viable GPUs tracked at Microsoft Azure. AIMC has no commercial relationship with Microsoft Azure.

What is the cheapest Microsoft Azure GPU suitable for LLM Training?

The cheapest Microsoft Azure GPU with an adequate-or-better fit for LLM Training is the A100 SXM 40GB at $3.40/hr (fit score 90/100). Reference pricing sourced from publicly listed catalogs.

Hyperscaler Reference/Azure/for LLM Training

Workload Analysis · Reference Pricing

Best Azure GPUs
for LLM Training

Fit-scoring analysis of 3 viable Microsoft Azure GPUs for LLM Training. Cheapest from $3.40/hr. Highest fit: A100 SXM 80GB (100/100).

AIMC's Picks for LLM Training

Selected from 3 viable Azure GPUs using AIMC's fit-scoring methodology.

Best Overall Fit

A100 SXM 80GB

Highest fit-score for this workload

$4.10/hrExcellent fit · 100/100

Best Value

A100 SXM 40GB

Cheapest with adequate-or-better fit

$3.40/hrExcellent fit · 90/100

Best for Production

A100 SXM 80GB

Highest-fit datacenter-class GPU

$4.10/hrExcellent fit · 100/100

All Viable Azure GPUs for LLM Training

Sorted by fit score descending. Click any GPU for full reference pricing detail.

A100 SXM 80GB

REF

$4.10/hr

Datacenter GPUs100/100

H100 SXM

REF

$12.29/hr

Datacenter GPUs100/100

A100 SXM 40GB

REF

$3.40/hr

Datacenter GPUs90/100

Other Workloads at Azure

3D Rendering4 GPUs · fit 100

Audio AI4 GPUs · fit 100

Computer Vision4 GPUs · fit 100

Embedding Generation4 GPUs · fit 100

Other Hyperscalers for LLM Training

Legal Notice — Independent Market Intelligence

AIMC has no commercial relationship or data-sharing agreement with Microsoft Azure. Pricing data is sourced from publicly listed catalogs. "Microsoft Azure", "Azure", and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Fit-scoring is AIMC's independent analysis based on published GPU specifications.