AZ564451 - Preview: Azure Cobalt 200 Arm-based Dpsv7, Dplsv7, Epsv7, Mpsv4, and Lpsv5-series Virtual Machines

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Published

Jun 2, 2026

Status

In development

Timeline

  • June 2026
    Private Preview

Product

Virtual Machines

Tag

Features
Microsoft Build

Category

Compute

Description

The general purpose Dpsv7 and Dplsv7, memory-optimized Epsv7, high-memory Mpsv4, and dense storage Lpsv5 VMs are now available in preview. These virtual machines deliver significant enhancements over the previous generation Cobalt 100 VMs, offering improved CPU performance, greater scalability, and expanded configuration options to meet the demands of a wide range of workloads. 

Key improvements include:
  • Up to 50% improvement in CPU performance (workload dependent)

  • 20% improvement in remote storage IOPS with NVMe

  • 10% better remote storage throughput with NVMe

  • 15% improvement in network bandwidth

Learn more.