RamNode United States Seattle Dedicated CPU VDS Server Hosting Test and Review
We will review the Seattle-based RamNode Dedicated CPU VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) in the USA. This server uses an Intel Xeon E3-12xx v2 Processor and offers the following specs: a dual-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 200GB of SSD storage, a fast 1 Gbps internet connection, 10TB of monthly data transfer, along with one IPv4 and one IPv6 address.
Here’s a rundown of the tests we’ll conduct:
1. Basic Performance Tests: We’ll start with standard benchmarks, including Yabs and Unix Benchmark, to measure the server’s basic performance, like processing power and memory speed.
2. Network Tests: To gauge the server’s internet speed and connectivity, we’ll use the Global Node Test, which looks at how the server connects with the rest of the world, and the Global Ping Test to check how fast it responds to requests.
3. Regional Access Test: With the Media Unlock Test, we’ll determine which regional content this server can access, which is crucial if you’re serving content to a particular area.
4. Connection Quality Check: The CloudFlare Internet Test will help us understand the server’s internet connection quality.
5. Web Performance Tests: Finally, we’ll use tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix to analyze how quickly web pages load and perform on this server.
Stay tuned for straightforward and helpful insights on how this server stacks up!
About RamNode
RamNode is a renowned hosting provider serving its customers with dedication and commitment since its inception in 2012. The company’s primary mission is to offer affordable servers with powerful features, ensuring their customers always come first. This customer-centric approach has been the cornerstone of RamNode’s success and growth.
The company offers a variety of hosting solutions to cater to the diverse needs of its customers. One of their flagship offerings is the Cloud VPS Hosting, designed to provide high performance at unbeatable prices. This service is built on a simplified OpenStack cloud platform, offering hyperfast NVMe SSD and HDD storage options. The versatility of this service makes it suitable for all types of projects, big or small.
In addition to Cloud VPS Hosting, RamNode also offers Virtual Dedicated Servers. These fully virtualized SSD compute instances have dedicated CPU cores, providing mission-critical performance. This service is ideal for businesses that require high performance and reliability.
RamNode offers OpenVZ VPS on their legacy SolusVM system for customers looking for a low-cost solution. Despite its affordability, this service does not compromise on performance or features, making it a popular choice among many customers.
RamNode also offers cPanel Shared Hosting, which includes free migration services. This service provides hassle-free server management, making it an excellent choice for customers who prefer not to deal with the technical aspects of server management.
One of the standout features of RamNode is its global coverage. Customers can choose from data centers in various locations, including Atlanta, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and The Netherlands. This allows customers to select a data center closest to their target audience, reducing latency and improving the user experience.
Official Website: https://www.RamNode.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Xeon E3-12xx v2 (Ivy Bridge, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 3400.006 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 196.8 GB (848.3 MB Used)
Total Mem : 7.8 GB (83.8 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 18 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-15-cloud-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS3842 InMotion Hosting, Inc.
Location : Seattle / US
Region : Washington
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 163 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 731 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 745 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 546.3 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 777.40 Mbps 789.50 Mbps 45.94 ms
Los Angeles, US 874.06 Mbps 860.02 Mbps 26.56 ms
Dallas, US 790.24 Mbps 791.61 Mbps 54.55 ms
Montreal, CA 786.42 Mbps 838.00 Mbps 61.68 ms
Paris, FR 534.30 Mbps 942.01 Mbps 152.31 ms
Amsterdam, NL 617.01 Mbps 667.02 Mbps 130.75 ms
Shanghai, CN 184.43 Mbps 76.53 Mbps 211.29 ms
Chongqing, CN 7.38 Mbps 1.22 Mbps 233.62 ms
Mumbai, IN 313.34 Mbps 460.14 Mbps 265.23 ms
Singapore, SG 335.94 Mbps 927.41 Mbps 225.77 ms
Tokyo, JP 628.28 Mbps 737.20 Mbps 127.06 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 38 sec
Timestamp : 2023-11-20 08:09:48 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 25 minutes
Processor : Intel Xeon E3-12xx v2 (Ivy Bridge, IBRS)
CPU cores : 2 @ 3400.006 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 7.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 196.8 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-15-cloud-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : InMotion Hosting
ASN : AS3842 InMotion Hosting, Inc.
Host : RAMNODE
Location : Seattle, Washington (WA)
Country : United States
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 29.09 MB/s (7.2k) | 200.50 MB/s (3.1k)
Write | 29.10 MB/s (7.2k) | 201.55 MB/s (3.1k)
Total | 58.19 MB/s (14.5k) | 402.06 MB/s (6.2k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 412.70 MB/s (806) | 465.49 MB/s (454)
Write | 434.63 MB/s (848) | 496.49 MB/s (484)
Total | 847.33 MB/s (1.6k) | 961.99 MB/s (938)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 591 Mbits/sec | 45.8 Mbits/sec | 135 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 138 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 627 Mbits/sec | 77.8 Mbits/sec | 136 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | 23.1 Mbits/sec | 234 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 851 Mbits/sec | 112 Mbits/sec | 59.7 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 394 Mbits/sec | 58.5 Mbits/sec | 52.5 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 186 Mbits/sec | 25.3 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 594 Mbits/sec | 63.6 Mbits/sec | 134 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 138 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 618 Mbits/sec | 115 Mbits/sec | 136 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 580 Mbits/sec | 26.4 Mbits/sec | 240 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 841 Mbits/sec | 85.1 Mbits/sec | 59.4 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 854 Mbits/sec | 79.8 Mbits/sec | 54.4 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 875 Mbits/sec | 202 Mbits/sec | 25.0 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 599
Multi Core | 1026
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3629681
YABS completed in 22 min 31 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Mon Nov 20 2023 08:49:24 - 09:17:24
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 38780220.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 5891.7 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3467.0 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 505537.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 139091.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1473466.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 829031.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 111231.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 7389.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 9704.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1823.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 529337.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 38780220.4 3323.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 5891.7 1071.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 3467.0 806.3
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 505537.0 1276.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 139091.4 840.4
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1473466.6 2540.5
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 829031.0 666.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 111231.2 278.1
Process Creation 126.0 7389.6 586.5
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 9704.2 2288.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1823.3 3038.8
System Call Overhead 15000.0 529337.4 352.9
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1063.2
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Benchmark Run: Mon Nov 20 2023 09:17:24 - 09:45:27
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 76709167.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 11758.2 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 6582.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 807659.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 227837.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2420679.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1524926.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 226992.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 14608.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 12696.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1781.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 973925.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 76709167.7 6573.2
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 11758.2 2137.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 6582.5 1530.8
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 807659.0 2039.5
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 227837.9 1376.7
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2420679.1 4173.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1524926.2 1225.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 226992.3 567.5
Process Creation 126.0 14608.5 1159.4
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 12696.9 2994.5
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1781.7 2969.4
System Call Overhead 15000.0 973925.6 649.3
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1802.2
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 168.235.72.22
Test IPv6: 2604:180:3:1::f1
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 105.26 MiB/s | 842.11 Mbps | ping 0.267ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 0.523ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 9.45 MiB/s | 75.63 Mbps | ping 54.093ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 66.15 MiB/s | 529.18 Mbps | ping 18.015ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 29.19 MiB/s | 233.51 Mbps | ping 62.174ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 106.84 MiB/s | 854.70 Mbps | ping 0.849ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 36.56 MiB/s | 292.50 Mbps | ping 62.105ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 80.84 MiB/s | 646.73 Mbps | ping 25.469ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 37.86 MiB/s | 302.87 Mbps | ping 59.074ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 29.43 MiB/s | 235.48 Mbps | ping 80.077ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 15.54 MiB/s | 124.34 Mbps | ping 133.723ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 27.08 KiB/s | 0.21 Mbps | ping 147.094ms
Hetzner, Germany : 299 B/s | N/A | ping 150.129ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 14.85 MiB/s | 118.82 Mbps | ping 134.148ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 15.01 MiB/s | 120.07 Mbps | ping 140.563ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 461 B/s | N/A | ping 155.423ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 361 B/s | N/A | ping 143.546ms
Online, France : 7.30 MiB/s | 58.37 Mbps | ping 138.197ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 61 B/s | N/A | ping 164.912ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 7.14 MiB/s | 57.14 Mbps | ping 209.630ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 271 B/s | N/A | ping 254.978ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 4.48 MiB/s | 35.87 Mbps | ping 180.593ms
Prima, Argentina : 918.59 KiB/s | 7.18 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 343.44 KiB/s | 2.68 Mbps | ping 170.228ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 9.53 MiB/s | 76.22 Mbps | ping 110.144ms
Linode, Singapore : 4.89 MiB/s | 39.12 Mbps | ping 182.597ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 20.04 MiB/s | 160.35 Mbps | ping 109.951ms
Benchmark finished in 97 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 107.161.24.201, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 107.161.24.201 – ARIN /22 AS3842 RAMNODE – United States
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Mon Nov 20 08:46:46 UTC 2023
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: RamNode LLC (107.161.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: US)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Yes (Region: US)
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: US
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Seattle, WA
Netflix Preferred CDN: Seattle, WA
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: USD
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: RamNode LLC (2604:180:f2:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: US)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Seattle, WA
Netflix Preferred CDN: Seattle, WA
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
Testing Done!CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
The Cloud Control Panel provided by RamNode is a user-friendly interface that allows customers to manage their cloud services efficiently. There are several ways to access the Cloud Control Panel:
- Via the Client Area: The easiest way to log into the panel is via the single sign-on link in the Client Area. Select ‘RamNode Cloud Account’ under ‘Your Active Products/Services’ in the Client Area, then click the ‘Access Cloud Control Panel’ button.
- Direct Access: Alternatively, you can sign in directly at the Cloud Control Panel with your email address. The control panel credentials are currently separate from the Client Area, so you must set a password from the profile edit page or use the ‘Forgot Password’ link to access it directly.
The Cloud Control Panel is designed to provide you with all the necessary tools and information to manage your cloud services. It allows you to keep track of your usage, manage your billing, and access other important features of your cloud services.
Remember, your ‘RamNode Cloud Information’ email contains the relevant information you need upfront. You can find your RamNode emails from the Client Area at any time.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.RamNode.com
Coupon
Get an extra 25% Cloud Credit! Promo code: CLOUD25.
Notes:
- Matching credit will be added within 24 hours.
- Limited to one use per customer.
- This does not apply to moving general account credit to the cloud.
- Only for Cloud (KVM, VDS) service. This does not apply to OpenVZ VPS.
Payments
RamNode provides a variety of payment methods to cater to the diverse needs of its customers. They accept payments through PayPal, a widely used online payment system that is secure and convenient. Customers can also pay using credit cards, a common and straightforward payment method.
In addition to these traditional payment methods, RamNode accepts several cryptocurrencies via BitPay and Payssion. This allows customers to use digital currency to pay for their services easily.
For customers in China, RamNode offers the option to pay using Alipay and WeChat Pay via Payssion. These are popular payment methods in China, making it convenient for customers in this region to avail of RamNode’s services.
Customer Support
RamNode provides a dedicated customer support team available 24/7 to assist with any issues or queries you may have. They are known for their quick and friendly responses, and their experts are always ready to help professionally solve your problems.
You can reach out to RamNode’s customer support through various channels. The primary method is submitting a support ticket via the Client Area. This allows you to choose the department that best fits your query, whether it’s technical support, account issues, or sales and general inquiries.
In addition to the ticket system, RamNode has an impressive knowledge base covering over 400 topics. This is a great resource for customers who prefer to find solutions independently before contacting the support team.
Furthermore, RamNode offers an unusual form of support in the form of an IRC community support forum. This allows customers to interact with each other, share experiences, and provide mutual assistance.
Conclusion
Initial speed tests gave us mixed I/O speeds with an average of 546.3 MB/s. Network performance was tested across various global locations, showing exceptional upload and download speeds, particularly within the US, reaching up to around 860 Mbps. The server’s response time or latency was reasonable in the US but increased with distance, as expected, with the highest being in Mumbai, India, at 265.23 ms.
The Yabs benchmark revealed strong read and write speeds, particularly with larger block sizes, peaking at 961.99 MB/s. Geekbench scores reflected solid single and multi-core performance, indicative of the server’s ability to handle tasks requiring multiple processors.
In tests simulating real-world usage like UnixBench, the server showcased a high capability with a System Benchmarks Index Score of 1063.2 in single-tasking environments and a more impressive 1802.2 while multitasking. Our server testing concluded with accessibility checks among various multimedia services, confirming the availability of services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Dazn for US regions.
In conclusion, the RamNode VDS demonstrates robust performance credentials for storage speed, processing power, and network capability, particularly within the United States. Its ability to access multimedia services in the US also makes it a viable option for hosting content with regional restrictions. This server would be well-suited for businesses requiring a reliable and fast hosting solution that can easily handle significant workloads.
Official Website: https://www.RamNode.com
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