Liftr Insights has reported that 33% of new instances deployed by Microsoft Azure in the fourth quarter of 2024 utilized Arm-based CPUs, particularly the newly launched “Cobalt” chipsets. This data, released in an article by Liftr Insights, offers insights into the growing adoption of Arm technology within the Azure ecosystem.

The article highlights that all the newly deployed Arm instances were based on the Cobalt chipset, which has recently become available. It notes potential ramifications for Ampere Computing, which had been supplying Arm-based instances to Azure until this change.

Tab Schadt, CEO of Liftr Insights, commented, “In addition to the performance benefits of Arm, Liftr data helps our customers make data-driven decisions about their infrastructure.” The article includes various data points that assist readers in evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of adopting Arm and Cobalt for their operational requirements.

Among the metrics discussed are cost comparisons and potential savings in different global regions, as well as workload percentages associated with the latest Cobalt instances. This information serves as a resource for market intelligence analysts who are forecasting or planning the deployment of Cobalt within enterprises.

For over six years, Liftr has provided market data to a range of customers, from financial services firms assessing investments to semiconductor vendors. Schadt mentioned that numerous recognizable companies utilize their data, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in making informed decisions.

The complete article can be accessed via Liftr Insights' website, where it joins a series of articles focusing on the implications of Arm technology, alongside a new collection centered on AI models.