Azure HB VM sizes

HB is a high performance computing Azure Virtual Machines family with 4 VM sizes, from 15 – 60 vCPUs and 228 GiB of memory, running on AMD EPYC 7551 (Naples). Linux on demand starts at $2.28 per hour.

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sizes: 4
vCPUs: 15 – 60
memory: 228 GiB
processor: AMD EPYC 7551 (Naples)
on-demand from: $2.28

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HB sizes and prices

Linux, hourly, East US (other regions on each size's page)

Size	vCPU	Memory	Local storage	On-demand	Monthly	Spot	1-yr
HB60-15rs	15	228 GiB	700 GB SSD	$2.28	$1,664	$0.4213	$1.938
HB60-30rs	30	228 GiB	700 GB SSD	$2.28	$1,664	$0.4213	$1.938
HB60-45rs	45	228 GiB	700 GB SSD	$2.28	$1,664	$0.4213	$1.938
HB60rs	60	228 GiB	700 GB SSD	$2.28	$1,664	$0.4213	$1.938

HB equivalents on other clouds

closest match to HB60-30rs (30 vCPU, 228 GiB)

AWSi3.8xlargeI3 family · 32 vCPU · 244 GiB$2.496/hr · US East (N. Virginia)I3 family →

Google Cloudc3d-highmem-30-lssdC3D family · 30 vCPU · 240 GiB$1.919/hr · IowaC3D family →

AkamaiG8 Dedicated 128x32Dedicated CPU (G8) family · 32 vCPU · 128 GiB$1.68/hr · Newark, NJDedicated CPU (G8) family →

Vultrvx1-m-32c-256g-1920sVX1: Memory Optimized family · 32 vCPU · 256 GiB$1.543/hr · FrankfurtVX1: Memory Optimized family →

Other high performance computing families on Azure

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HB FAQ

What sizes does the Azure HB family have?

HB has 4 VM sizes, from HB60-15rs (15 vCPU, 228 GiB) to HB60rs (60 vCPU, 228 GiB). They run on AMD EPYC 7551 (Naples).

What is the cheapest HB VM size?

HB60-15rs at $2.28 per hour (Linux, on demand) in East US, about $1,664 per month.

What is HB best for?

HB is a high performance computing family. Tightly coupled simulation and modelling with high-bandwidth, low-latency networking.