Generally Available: Azure Dl/D/E v7 Virtual Machines powered by Intel Xeon 6

Publish Date: May 7, 2026 Executive Overview The introduction of the Azure Dl, D, and E v7-series Virtual Machines (VMs) represents a fundamental advancement in Microsoft’s infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio. Built upon the Intel Xeon 6 (formerly “Granite Rapids”) processor architecture, these instances address a critical enterprise demand for high-performance compute that can scale efficiently alongside […]