Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review
We will look closer at the Gcore UK Newport VPS, which has unlimited data transfer. This virtual private server runs on an Intel Xeon (Icelake) chip. Its setup includes a dual-core CPU, 4GB of memory, 50GB of fast SSD storage, and a speedy 1Gbps network connection. Plus, you get a unique IPv4 address.
First, we’ll perform standard performance checks using Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to see how the server stacks up. Then, we’ll measure its network capabilities globally with the Global Node Test and check response times with the Global Ping Test.
We’ll use the Media Unlock Test to check whether media content is available in different regions. We’ll test how well it connects to CloudFlare’s network and evaluate web speed and efficiency with tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance.
About Gcore
Gcore is a global provider of cloud, edge, and AI solutions. It offers various services, including Virtual Private Servers (VPS), which are integral to its offerings.
Gcore’s VPS, or Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS), is based on KVM virtualization technology. These servers are an excellent choice for those who desire the power and control of a dedicated server but require a more cost-effective and scalable solution.
The VPS offerings from Gcore are designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing businesses to deploy projects at a lower cost and scale as their business grows. They offer 20+ Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) services, providing a ready-made infrastructure for faster development worldwide.
Gcore’s VPS are available in over 25 core and edge locations, ensuring businesses can deploy their applications close to their users, reducing latency and improving user experience. They also offer private, hybrid, and on-premises cloud solutions, allowing businesses to choose the deployment model that best suits their needs.
In terms of security, Gcore takes a comprehensive approach. Everything they offer integrates state-of-the-art DDoS and web protection. This ensures that your applications and data are protected against complex DDoS attacks.
Official Website: https://www.Gcore.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Xeon Processor (Icelake)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2394.380 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 49.2 GB (881.4 MB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (75.5 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 15 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-20-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✗ Offline
Organization : AS199524 G-Core Labs S.A.
Location : Newport / GB
Region : Wales
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 202 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 203 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 201 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 202.0 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 1533.76 Mbps 872.19 Mbps 9.21 ms
Los Angeles, US 616.73 Mbps 2389.11 Mbps 134.00 ms
Dallas, US 766.45 Mbps 2334.58 Mbps 105.99 ms
Montreal, CA 567.40 Mbps 883.98 Mbps 83.61 ms
Paris, FR 3910.85 Mbps 7506.78 Mbps 20.67 ms
Amsterdam, NL 5479.22 Mbps 4606.19 Mbps 11.95 ms
Shanghai, CN 487.62 Mbps 2566.77 Mbps 159.92 ms
Chongqing, CN 5.22 Mbps 0.17 Mbps 266.44 ms
Hongkong, CN 410.39 Mbps 3216.04 Mbps 189.64 ms
Mumbai, IN 403.73 Mbps 3604.97 Mbps 197.08 ms
Singapore, SG 244.94 Mbps 1947.47 Mbps 339.76 ms
Tokyo, JP 322.84 Mbps 893.78 Mbps 254.92 ms
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Finished in : 6 min 6 sec
Timestamp : 2023-12-16 03:07:53 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 28 minutes
Processor : Intel Xeon Processor (Icelake)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2394.380 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 49.2 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-20-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ❌ Offline
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : G-Core Labs S.A.
ASN : AS199524 G-Core Labs S.A.
Host : G-Core Labs S.A
Location : Newport, Wales (WLS)
Country : United Kingdom
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50) (Partition /dev/sda1):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 6.02 MB/s (1.5k) | 96.16 MB/s (1.5k)
Write | 6.01 MB/s (1.5k) | 96.67 MB/s (1.5k)
Total | 12.03 MB/s (3.0k) | 192.84 MB/s (3.0k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 100.22 MB/s (195) | 99.57 MB/s (97)
Write | 105.55 MB/s (206) | 106.20 MB/s (103)
Total | 205.78 MB/s (401) | 205.78 MB/s (200)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 8.52 Gbits/sec | 4.60 Gbits/sec | 5.28 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 7.62 Gbits/sec | 4.24 Gbits/sec | 17.9 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 10.7 Gbits/sec | 6.76 Gbits/sec | 10.5 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.48 Gbits/sec | 1.70 Gbits/sec | 111 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 2.07 Gbits/sec | 2.44 Gbits/sec | 74.1 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 1.47 Gbits/sec | busy | 110 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.09 Gbits/sec | 1.01 Gbits/sec | 138 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 1420
Multi Core | 2590
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/4006152
YABS completed in 13 min 5 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Sat Dec 16 2023 03:41:34 - 04:09:38
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 40625525.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 5642.9 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4521.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 587210.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 152728.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1848110.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 788629.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 94951.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 9586.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 12361.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2281.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 445581.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 40625525.5 3481.2
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 5642.9 1026.0
Execl Throughput 43.0 4521.1 1051.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 587210.3 1482.9
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 152728.6 922.8
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1848110.2 3186.4
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 788629.1 633.9
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 94951.2 237.4
Process Creation 126.0 9586.3 760.8
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 12361.1 2915.4
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2281.7 3802.8
System Call Overhead 15000.0 445581.5 297.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1163.8
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Benchmark Run: Sat Dec 16 2023 04:09:38 - 04:37:44
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 81659492.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 11285.3 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 8343.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1019784.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 267360.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 3305375.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1556492.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 320266.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 21258.4 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 17518.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2373.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 853554.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 81659492.5 6997.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 11285.3 2051.9
Execl Throughput 43.0 8343.6 1940.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1019784.8 2575.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 267360.6 1615.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 3305375.3 5698.9
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1556492.2 1251.2
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 320266.1 800.7
Process Creation 126.0 21258.4 1687.2
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 17518.8 4131.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2373.4 3955.7
System Call Overhead 15000.0 853554.1 569.0
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2161.2
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
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Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 16.22 MiB/s | 129.76 Mbps | ping 134.197ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 15.975ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 24.87 MiB/s | 198.93 Mbps | ping 78.578ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 10.86 MiB/s | 86.90 Mbps | ping 142.889ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 767.57 KiB/s | 6.00 Mbps | ping 75.664ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 14.64 MiB/s | 117.12 Mbps | ping 139.208ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 19.93 MiB/s | 159.41 Mbps | ping 109.392ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 14.82 MiB/s | 118.56 Mbps | ping 139.528ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 29.63 MiB/s | 237.01 Mbps | ping 72.494ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 22.49 MiB/s | 179.93 Mbps | ping 104.248ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 84.03 MiB/s | 672.27 Mbps | ping 5.250ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 251.46 KiB/s | 1.96 Mbps | ping 18.312ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.51 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 22.127ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 97.51 MiB/s | 780.10 Mbps | ping 14.535ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 138.89 MiB/s | 1111.11 Mbps | ping 10.495ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 2.32 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 30.497ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 4.28 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 7.599ms
Online, France : 135.85 MiB/s | 1086.81 Mbps | ping 17.803ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 2.20 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 26.995ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.41 MiB/s | 27.29 Mbps | ping 298.317ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 311 B/s | N/A | ping 326.625ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 38.27 MiB/s | 306.16 Mbps | ping 51.463ms
Prima, Argentina : 461.38 KiB/s | 3.60 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 8.08 MiB/s | 64.68 Mbps | ping 165.507ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.58 MiB/s | 44.63 Mbps | ping 279.130ms
Linode, Singapore : 5.77 MiB/s | 46.18 Mbps | ping 237.248ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 6.31 MiB/s | 50.48 Mbps | ping 225.348ms
Benchmark finished in 95 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 202.78.163.48, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 202.78.163.48 – RIPENCC /24 AS199524 GCORE – United Kingdom, Wales, Newport
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Sat Dec 16 03:38:10 UTC 2023
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: G-Core Labs SA (202.78.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: GB)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: GB)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: GB
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: LUCIX in Luxembourg
Netflix Preferred CDN: London
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: GBP
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: GB
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No IPv6 Connectivity Found, Abort IPv6 Testing...
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
One of the standout features of Gcore’s VPS is the control it offers to its users. It provides a user-friendly interface for monitoring performance. The control panel is integrated with all products: CDN, Streaming, Storage, Cloud, DDoS Protection, and DNS Hosting. This integration allows for seamless management of all aspects of a business’s online presence from a single location.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.Gcore.com
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Payments
Gcore offers a variety of payment methods for its services. You can pay for Gcore services in USD and Euro. The currency depends on your provider. Here are the payment methods supported by Gcore:
- PayPal: You can pay for Gcore services via PayPal. Please note that PayPal charges a commission of €0.35 + 3.4% of the payment amount.
- Bank Transfer: Bank transfers are also accepted. For bank transfers, the minimum payment amount is €10.
- Bank Card: Gcore accepts payments via bank cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Union Pay.
- Alipay: Alipay is another payment method supported by Gcore.
It’s important to note that while Gcore does not charge a commission for payments made via bank card or Alipay, your bank may charge a fee.
You can view your provider by going to Dashboard > Information > Provider. To pay, open the Dashboard and click “Add funds.” Then, enter the amount of money you want to pay, select the currency, and choose your preferred payment method.
Customer Support
Gcore’s customer support is available 24/7 all over the globe. They offer several ways to contact their support team:
- Email: You can contact Gcore’s support team via email at [email protected].
- Phone: You can call Gcore’s support team. The phone numbers are +352 208 80 507 for the EU and +1 888 4148 646 for the USA.
- Chat: Gcore offers a chat option in the Help Center or Control Panel. This allows for real-time communication with the support team.
- WhatsApp: You can send a message to +352 208 80 507.
- LINE: Gcore is available on LINE. You can add their contact and send a message.
- Ticket: You can submit a ticket in the Gcore Help Center. This is a convenient way to track your inquiries and responses.
Regardless of your chosen channel, Gcore promises to answer your inquiries promptly. This multi-channel approach ensures you can choose the most convenient method for you.
In addition to these support channels, Gcore provides a comprehensive Help Center with articles and guides to help you navigate their services. This can be a valuable resource for answering common questions and troubleshooting issues.
Conclusion
Our comprehensive review of the Gcore UK Newport VPS, boasting unlimited data transfer, reveals solid performance across several metrics. Equipped with an Intel Xeon (Icelake) processor, 4GB of RAM, a dual-core CPU, a swift 1Gbps network connection, and 50GB SSD storage, the server also includes a dedicated IPv4 address. The Basic Bench tests displayed consistent I/O speeds averaging 202 MB/s and strong network performance with notable high-speed results in Paris and Amsterdam, signifying the server’s robust data handling capabilities.
The Yabs Performance Bench indicated a balanced R/W mix, showing the server could manage up to around 200 MB/s for larger block sizes, which speaks well for tasks that involve heavier data transactions. The Geekbench results with single and multi-core scores of 1420 and 2590, respectively, alongside a comprehensive UnixBench score of 2161.2, suggest the server can handle various general computing tasks competently.
Moreover, network latency was generally low, with excellent ping responses in closer nodes, though, as expected, it increased with geographical distance. However, the server struggled with global connections, especially in Chongqing, China. The Media Unlock Test indicated that while the server is well set up for services in the UK with access to platforms like Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Premium, it faces restrictions with several international services such as Disney+, Netflix for full content, and Spotify.
In conclusion, the Gcore UK Newport VPS performs admirably in regional data and network speed tests, handles mixed read/write operations efficiently, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Its fast SSD storage and ample bandwidth cater to various applications. However, potential users requiring broad international media services may encounter some limitations. This server is a solid, reliable choice for local or regional applications, though, especially in Europe.
Official Website: https://www.Gcore.com
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