Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
139.1MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.55
AverageGreen Score
51/ 100
Certifications
4
Nearest IXP
DE-CIX Frankfurt
2 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3 |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 139.1 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.55Average |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany |
| GPS Coordinates | 50.1287, 8.6932 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 350 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Unverified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
7
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-CIX Frankfurt | Frankfurt | 2 km | 1,100 |
| ECIX Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf | 182 km | 60 |
| SwissIX Zurich | Zurich | 306 km | 250 |
| AMS-IX Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 363 km | 900 |
| BCIX Berlin | Berlin | 422 km | 80 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Near the global average PUE of 1.56
0.6% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
50.6/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇩🇪 DE)
Est. Annual CO2
661.0ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇩🇪 Germany)
Microsoft Azure Portfolio
Microsoft Azure
73 facilities across 16 countries
Total Facilities
73
Countries
16
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Microsoft Azure Facilities
Local Market Context
72
Facilities in Frankfurt
91
Facilities in Germany
19
Operators in Frankfurt
#1
City rank in Germany
Frankfurt ranks #1 in Germany by facility count, with 72 data centers operated by 19 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Frankfurt
Frankfurt has 72 facilities from 19 operators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3?
Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3 is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Frankfurt, Germany, with 139.1 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3 have?
Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3?
Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.55, which is rated as "average". This is 0.6% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Frankfurt 3?
The nearest IXP is DE-CIX Frankfurt in Frankfurt, located 2 km away with 1,100 connected participants.