VPSAG Bulgaria Sofia High Performance Full Virtualization KVM VPS Test and Review
We recently checked out a VPS from VPSAG in Sofia, Bulgaria, that packs quite the punch. It has a beefy Intel Xeon Gold processor clocked at 2.4GHz, 2 CPU cores, 4GB of RAM, and 50GB of quick SSD storage. For internet speed, it boasts a 1Gbps connection and can handle up to 7TB of data traffic, providing both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address.
In our testing run, we looked at a bunch of different areas. We started with basic benchmarks, including Yabs and Unix Benchmark, to see how well the server performs under general conditions. We then checked out how it connects with other parts of the world using a Global Node Test and used Global Ping to see the response times from various locations.
To test whether this server can stream media from different regions, we ran Media Unlock Tests. We also put it through the CloudFlare Internet Test to judge the quality of its connection. For those wondering how well websites would run on this VPS, we used tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix to measure web performance.
About VPSAG
VPSAG.com is a European-based company that provides high-quality Virtual Private Server (VPS) and Cloud Server services. They are known for their full KVM virtualization, SSD-only storage, 1Gbps uplinks, dedicated resources, IPv6, and DDoS protection.
Their services are designed with speed and reliability, aiming to provide high-quality cloud solutions. They use powerful and energy-efficient equipment to provide cost-effective VPSs without any performance degradation.
VPSAG.com offers a range of packages to suit various needs. Their packages start from as low as EUR 3.00 per month, which includes 1 CPU core, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB disk space, and 3 TB bandwidth. The packages scale up to EUR 70.00 per month, which includes 16 CPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 400 GB disk space, and 50 TB bandwidth.
One of the key features of VPSAG.com is its cloud-based infrastructure. This makes it easy for users to build applications and websites on a fast and reliable service that supports heavy enterprise workloads. Each virtual server is hosted on a full SSD platform, ensuring the fastest I/O available today.
In terms of hardware, VPSAG.com uses premium hardware made by Dell to ensure maximum performance and reliability. They also offer native IPv6 on their entire network infrastructure, and each VPS has IPv6 enabled.
Official Website: https://www.VPSAG.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6148 CPU @ 2.40GHz
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2394.374 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 49.0 GB (1.7 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (79.4 MB Used)
Total Swap : 976.0 MB (0 Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 1 hour 3 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-18-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS44901 Belcloud LTD
Location : Sofia / BG
Region : Sofia-Capital
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 43.9 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 250 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 488 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 260.6 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 296.21 Mbps 389.91 Mbps 0.32 ms
Los Angeles, US 291.71 Mbps 394.74 Mbps 168.43 ms
Dallas, US 310.28 Mbps 298.17 Mbps 139.93 ms
Montreal, CA 358.15 Mbps 405.29 Mbps 116.32 ms
Paris, FR 416.66 Mbps 390.66 Mbps 32.05 ms
Amsterdam, NL 418.53 Mbps 399.79 Mbps 30.34 ms
Shanghai, CN 284.96 Mbps 405.63 Mbps 250.83 ms
Hongkong, CN 293.28 Mbps 396.06 Mbps 201.27 ms
Mumbai, IN 289.08 Mbps 396.54 Mbps 145.03 ms
Singapore, SG 263.91 Mbps 400.39 Mbps 287.57 ms
Tokyo, JP 324.53 Mbps 398.68 Mbps 215.34 ms
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Finished in : 6 min 40 sec
Timestamp : 2023-12-04 22:03:23 EST
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 1 hours, 27 minutes
Processor : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6148 CPU @ 2.40GHz
CPU cores : 2 @ 2394.374 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 976.0 MiB
Disk : 48.1 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-18-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : Belcloud LTD
ASN : AS44901 Belcloud LTD
Host : BelCloud Hosting Corporation
Location : Sofia, Sofia-Capital (22)
Country : Bulgaria
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50) (Partition /dev/mapper/debian--vg-root):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 114.91 MB/s (28.7k) | 727.52 MB/s (11.3k)
Write | 115.21 MB/s (28.8k) | 731.35 MB/s (11.4k)
Total | 230.12 MB/s (57.5k) | 1.45 GB/s (22.7k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.51 GB/s (2.9k) | 1.69 GB/s (1.6k)
Write | 1.59 GB/s (3.1k) | 1.81 GB/s (1.7k)
Total | 3.10 GB/s (6.0k) | 3.50 GB/s (3.4k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 405 Mbits/sec | 369 Mbits/sec | 35.9 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 408 Mbits/sec | 371 Mbits/sec | 33.8 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 385 Mbits/sec | 358 Mbits/sec | 29.8 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 317 Mbits/sec | 297 Mbits/sec | 105 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 374 Mbits/sec | 313 Mbits/sec | 103 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 248 Mbits/sec | 49.7 Mbits/sec | 134 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 333 Mbits/sec | 294 Mbits/sec | 668 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 405 Mbits/sec | 141 Mbits/sec | 36.0 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 40.1 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 409 Mbits/sec | 190 Mbits/sec | 29.8 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 351 Mbits/sec | 267 Mbits/sec | 105 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 345 Mbits/sec | 194 Mbits/sec | 103 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 282 Mbits/sec | 234 Mbits/sec | 134 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 323 Mbits/sec | 167 Mbits/sec | 164 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 587
Multi Core | 1036
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3856460
YABS completed in 21 min 5 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Mon Dec 04 2023 22:52:10 - 23:20:17
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 21764306.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 4963.5 MWIPS (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 2386.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 271639.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 75794.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 822982.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 426667.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 30576.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 3746.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 5098.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1026.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 230500.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 21764306.5 1865.0
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 4963.5 902.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 2386.1 554.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 271639.4 686.0
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 75794.3 458.0
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 822982.5 1418.9
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 426667.4 343.0
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 30576.5 76.4
Process Creation 126.0 3746.5 297.3
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 5098.3 1202.4
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1026.4 1710.7
System Call Overhead 15000.0 230500.0 153.7
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System Benchmarks Index Score 563.5
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Benchmark Run: Mon Dec 04 2023 23:20:17 - 23:48:28
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 40608030.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 9919.7 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4255.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 455986.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 124877.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1411143.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 817193.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 181239.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 9346.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 7798.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1059.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 437903.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 40608030.5 3479.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 9919.7 1803.6
Execl Throughput 43.0 4255.6 989.7
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 455986.7 1151.5
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 124877.4 754.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1411143.7 2433.0
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 817193.5 656.9
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 181239.5 453.1
Process Creation 126.0 9346.2 741.8
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 7798.1 1839.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1059.3 1765.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 437903.3 291.9
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1087.9
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 94.156.35.72
Test Files: 10MB 100MB 1000MB 10000MB
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 44.78 MiB/s | 358.26 Mbps | ping 0.643ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 0.874ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 8.40 MiB/s | 67.20 Mbps | ping 105.729ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 2.64 MiB/s | 21.15 Mbps | ping 167.160ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 528.54 KiB/s | 4.13 Mbps | ping 110.255ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 10.53 MiB/s | 84.21 Mbps | ping 169.806ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 14.77 MiB/s | 118.20 Mbps | ping 145.126ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 11.15 MiB/s | 89.18 Mbps | ping 160.196ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 12.51 MiB/s | 100.10 Mbps | ping 105.192ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 17.94 MiB/s | 143.55 Mbps | ping 119.766ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 40.97 MiB/s | 327.73 Mbps | ping 36.968ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 152.32 KiB/s | 1.19 Mbps | ping 25.080ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.26 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 28.588ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 40.67 MiB/s | 325.35 Mbps | ping 33.824ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 41.81 MiB/s | 334.45 Mbps | ping 31.701ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 938 B/s | N/A | ping 44.737ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 1.10 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 36.677ms
Online, France : 31.44 MiB/s | 251.55 Mbps | ping 33.692ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 2.13 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 19.850ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 1.39 MiB/s | 11.10 Mbps | ping 341.736ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 275 B/s | N/A | ping 338.067ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 40.18 MiB/s | 321.41 Mbps | ping 39.264ms
Prima, Argentina : 278.22 KiB/s | 2.17 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 3.41 MiB/s | 27.26 Mbps | ping 212.175ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.25 MiB/s | 41.96 Mbps | ping 231.375ms
Linode, Singapore : 497.91 KiB/s | 3.89 Mbps | ping 160.702ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 4.42 MiB/s | 35.35 Mbps | ping 254.110ms
Benchmark finished in 108 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 185.203.118.116, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 185.203.118.116 – RIPENCC /24 AS44901 BELCLOUD – Bulgaria, Sofia-Capital, Sofia
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Mon 04 Dec 2023 10:46:21 PM EST
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Belcloud (185.203.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: BG)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: BG)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: BG)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: GIGANET in Kiev
Netflix Preferred CDN: Associated with [A1 Bulgaria] in [Sofia ]
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: WW
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
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** Your Network Provider: Belcloud (2a07:5741:0:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: BG)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: BG)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: GIGANET in Kiev
Netflix Preferred CDN: Associated with [RU VDS] in [Sofia ]
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: WW
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Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Get Started with VPSAG.com
Getting started with VPSAG.com is quite straightforward. Here are the steps you can follow:
- Sign Up: Visit the VPSAG.com website and click the “Sign Up” button. You must provide your email, create a password, and fill in your personal information.
- Choose a Plan: After signing up, you can choose a VPS or Cloud Server plan that suits your needs. They offer a range of packages starting from as low as EUR 3.00 per month.
- Configure Your Server: Once you’ve chosen a plan, you can configure your server. This includes choosing the operating system and other settings.
- Order and Deploy: After configuring your server, you can order it. The virtual servers are provisioned and delivered within 20 minutes after order completion.
- Access the VPS Panel: After your server is set up, you can log in to the VPS Panel to manage your services.
Remember, VPSAG.com offers 24/7 customer care service, so if you have any issues or questions, don’t hesitate to contact them.
Admin Control Panel
The VPS Admin Control Panel at VPSAG.com is a user-friendly interface that allows you to manage your Virtual Private Server (VPS) services. Here are some of the key features and functionalities:
- Access: You can log in to the VPS Panel to access and control your VPS services.
- Server Configuration: The control panel allows you to configure your server, including choosing the operating system and other settings.
- Reinstallation: You can reinstall the OS from the VPS control panel if needed.
- Connection Speed: Each VPS is featured with a 1Gbps shared connection speed. The speed is shared among all the users on the node, and the guaranteed speed is 100Mbps.
- Firewall Configuration: You can configure a firewall on your VPS.
Remember, if you encounter any issues or questions, VPSAG.com offers 24/7 customer care service. They have a team of tech experts dedicated to providing high-quality hosting services and working with customers to create solutions to increase productivity and ensure business growth.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.VPSAG.com
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Payments
VPSAG.com offers various payment methods for their services. They accept payments through:
- Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards: You can use your card to make payments.
- PayPal: PayPal is another convenient option for making payments.
- Wire Transfer: You can also pay via wire transfer.
- Bitcoin: For those who prefer cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is accepted.
Please note that all payments should be made using your card, bank account, or PayPal account. Using third parties to make payments without prior approval is prohibited and may result in the immediate termination of the account and services without a refund.
Customer Support
VPSAG.com takes pride in offering high-quality customer support services. They have a dedicated team of technical experts with over 10 years of web hosting experience. This team is committed to providing solutions to customers, working with them to increase productivity and ensure business growth.
Their customer support is available 24/7. This means that no matter what time of the day or night you encounter a problem, someone will be available to assist you. They strive to exceed expectations and increase customer satisfaction.
You can contact their customer support via phone or through their website. Their team is always ready to assist and ensure a flawless web hosting experience with no downtime.
Conclusion
Initial benchmarks showed varied I/O speeds with an average of 260.6 MB/s, indicating that performance can fluctuate but overall remains solid. Network performance was tested extensively, and results were strong across the board—except for expectedly higher latency with distant servers like those in Asia. Upload and download speeds stayed within 263.91 to 418.53 Mbps, displaying the server’s reliable internet capability.
In-depth performance testing with YABS highlighted impressive read and write speeds, especially at larger block sizes, peaking at an impressive 3.50 GB/s. Geekbench scores showed decent processing capabilities, with a single-core score of 587 and a multi-core score of 1036. UnixBench results further supported these findings, showing the VPS could handle various tasks effectively, scoring higher when running parallel tests, which better leveraged the server’s multi-core setup.
Regionally, the server’s ability to bypass geo-blocks was hit or miss. It worked well to access streaming services like Dazn, YouTube Premium, and Amazon Prime Video in the Bulgaria region. However, it was restricted to platforms like HotStar, Disney+, and Viu.com, with Netflix offering only original content. This indicates that while the server is capable of some regional unlocks, it doesn’t work universally across all streaming services.
In conclusion, the VPSAG server in Sofia demonstrates strong performance in terms of processing power and network capability, making it suitable for various tasks. However, potential users looking to access a broad range of international content may face limitations, so this should be considered when choosing this service for media-heavy applications.
Official Website: https://www.VPSAG.com
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