Azure Compute Unit (ACU)

Azure Compute Unit (ACU) is a benchmark metric used to standardize the performance comparison of different Azure Virtual Machine (VM) series. The ACU provides a relative measure of the compute performance of various VM sizes, allowing you to evaluate and compare the processing power of different VMs in a consistent manner. This helps in selecting the appropriate VM series based on your performance requirements and budget. By using the ACU, you can make informed decisions when choosing VMs for your workloads, ensuring that you achieve the desired performance while optimizing costs.