Generative AI platforms & models
Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference vs Foundry deployment types (Standard, Provisioned, Batch)
Bedrock Provisioned Throughput and cross-Region inference map to Foundry Provisioned (PTU) deployments and the Global/Data Zone deployment types.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference | Foundry deployment types (Standard, Provisioned, Batch) |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Reserved model capacity, plus Global and Geo cross-Region inference profiles that route requests across Regions for throughput. | Global, Data Zone, and Regional deployment types, each in Standard (pay-per-token), Provisioned (PTU reserved throughput), or Batch variants. |
| Pricing model | Provisioned Throughput is billed hourly per model unit, with no-commitment or term options. Cross-Region inference is billed at the source Region's on-demand rates, and global profiles can be cheaper. | PTUs are billed hourly, with discounted monthly/annual Azure reservations. Global/Data Zone Standard is billed per token. |
| Docs | Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference docs | Foundry deployment types (Standard, Provisioned, Batch) docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference pricing | Foundry deployment types (Standard, Provisioned, Batch) pricing |
| Exams | Generative AI Developer – Professional | AI-103 AI-200 |
Key differences
- Bedrock reserves capacity in model units per specific model. Some Foundry models offer fungible provisioned throughput, so quota and reservations can be shifted across eligible models.
- Geography. Bedrock offers Global and Geo cross-Region inference profiles (for example US Geo). Foundry offers Global, Data Zone (US/EU), and Regional, each as Standard, Provisioned, or Batch.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Provisioned Throughput is billed hourly per model unit, with no-commitment or term options. Cross-Region inference is billed at the source Region's on-demand rates, and global profiles can be cheaper. Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference pricing →
- Azure
- PTUs are billed hourly, with discounted monthly/annual Azure reservations. Global/Data Zone Standard is billed per token. Foundry deployment types (Standard, Provisioned, Batch) pricing →
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional | AWS | Professional | current Exam code not confirmed from the official page at build time; shown by name only. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate AI-103 | Azure | Associate | current Generative AI and agentic solutions with Microsoft Foundry using Python. Successor in scope to the retired AI-102. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate AI-200 | Azure | Associate | current Back-end services, containers, and architecture for AI solutions on Azure. |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
FAQ
What is the Azure equivalent of Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference?
Bedrock Provisioned Throughput and cross-Region inference map to Foundry Provisioned (PTU) deployments and the Global/Data Zone deployment types.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Bedrock Provisioned Throughput & cross-Region inference and Foundry deployment types (Standard, Provisioned, Batch)?
AWS: Provisioned Throughput is billed hourly per model unit, with no-commitment or term options. Cross-Region inference is billed at the source Region's on-demand rates, and global profiles can be cheaper. Azure: PTUs are billed hourly, with discounted monthly/annual Azure reservations. Global/Data Zone Standard is billed per token. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional; Microsoft Certified – Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate (AI-103); Microsoft Certified – Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (AI-200).