Should .NET Apps switch to ARM?
Evaluating the cost and performance of ARM vs x86 in AWS, Azure, and Hetzner
This episode analyzes the cost efficiency and performance of ARM vs. x86 architectures for running .NET applications on cloud providers such as Hetzner, AWS, and Azure and compares different instance types and conducts benchmarks using pgbench, a .NET HTTP load test, and Geekbench scores.
The results highlight the potential cost savings of using ARM, especially for scalable web services and workloads which emphasizes that Hetzner offers a more value-focused approach with lower costs, while AWS and Azure provide a wider range of managed services.
Ultimately, the choice between ARM and x86, and between providers, depends on factors such as workload requirements, scalability needs, and budget constraints.