99Stack Australia Sydney Intel Xeon Processor Standard Instance Test and Review
We’re testing the 99Stack Australia Sydney Standard VPS Instance this time. It’s running on an Intel Core Processor (Broadwell series, without TSX, IBRS), and here’s what it’s packed with: 2 CPU cores, 4 GB of RAM, 80 GB SSD storage, a 10 Gbps internet port, 3 TB of traffic allowance, and both an IPv4 and IPv6 address.
We’ll put it through a series of tests. We have the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark for performance. We’ll run the Global Node Test and measure latency with the Global Ping Test to see how fast it connects worldwide.
Our team also checks media access with The Media Unlock Test, tests connection quality through the CloudFlare Internet Test, and evaluates web performance with PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About 99Stack
99Stack Cloud stands out as a decentralized cloud. This means it doesn’t rely on a single data center or provider. Instead, it harnesses the power of numerous independent data center operators. This decentralization eliminates vendor lock-in and centralized dependencies, offering you a flexible and resilient cloud experience.
Secondly, 99Stack Cloud places a high emphasis on privacy. Unlike many other providers, they collect only the bare minimum of personal information required to establish a contract. They even accept payments in major cryptocurrencies, including privacy coins. This approach ensures that your privacy remains intact while you enjoy their services.
Next, let’s talk about their global presence. 99Stack Cloud has resources on every continent, allowing you to boost your global presence. They serve areas typically under-served by other cloud providers and the major popular regions. This means you can reach your customers no matter where they are.
Moving on to their pricing model, 99Stack Cloud operates on a pay-as-you-go basis. This means you only pay for what you use, making it a cost-effective solution compared to many Big Tech clouds. They offer enterprise-grade infrastructure at a fraction of the cost.
In terms of performance, all 99Stack Cloud services are powered by KVM virtualization. This technology is tweaked for performance and kept simple to ensure security, redundancy, and maximum performance.
Official Website: https://www.99stack.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, no TSX, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2399.996 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 82.8 GB (11.0 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (264.8 MB Used)
Total Swap : 7.7 GB (524.0 KB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 10 min
Load average : 0.08, 0.22, 0.17
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-27-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Location : Sydney / AU
Region : New South Wales
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 405 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 388 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 382 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 391.7 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 4393.94 Mbps 6600.68 Mbps 0.39 ms
Los Angeles, US 567.24 Mbps 2973.35 Mbps 165.72 ms
Dallas, US 424.13 Mbps 2392.92 Mbps 225.19 ms
Montreal, CA 336.06 Mbps 600.06 Mbps 203.31 ms
Amsterdam, NL 278.85 Mbps 2608.43 Mbps 262.04 ms
Shanghai, CN 502.69 Mbps 2184.56 Mbps 148.79 ms
Hongkong, CN 657.62 Mbps 812.76 Mbps 0.31 ms
Mumbai, IN 1049.29 Mbps 4096.56 Mbps 185.02 ms
Singapore, SG 2255.27 Mbps 2502.27 Mbps 130.42 ms
Tokyo, JP 631.66 Mbps 1562.39 Mbps 139.83 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 10 sec
Timestamp : 2024-03-19 00:21:55 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 17 minutes
Processor : Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, no TSX, IBRS)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2399.996 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 7.7 GiB
Disk : 75.1 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-27-amd64
VM Type : MICROSOFT
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : The Constant Company, LLC
ASN : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Host : The Constant Company, LLC
Location : Sydney, New South Wales (NSW)
Country : Australia
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 92.55 MB/s (23.1k) | 152.78 MB/s (2.3k)
Write | 92.80 MB/s (23.2k) | 153.59 MB/s (2.3k)
Total | 185.35 MB/s (46.3k) | 306.37 MB/s (4.7k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 175.39 MB/s (342) | 182.79 MB/s (178)
Write | 184.71 MB/s (360) | 194.96 MB/s (190)
Total | 360.11 MB/s (702) | 377.76 MB/s (368)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 575 Mbits/sec | 401 Mbits/sec | 307 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (10G) | 1.86 Gbits/sec | 2.18 Gbits/sec | 325 ms
Telia | Helsinki, FI (10G) | busy | 479 Mbits/sec | 352 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.93 Gbits/sec | 2.22 Gbits/sec | 385 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 2.51 Gbits/sec | 2.30 Gbits/sec | 106 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.20 Gbits/sec | 749 Mbits/sec | 140 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 2.11 Gbits/sec | 2.19 Gbits/sec | 278 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | busy | 654 Mbits/sec | 308 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | busy | 290 Mbits/sec | 307 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (10G) | 2.13 Gbits/sec | 2.64 Gbits/sec | 325 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | 280 Mbits/sec | 385 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 4.62 Gbits/sec | 3.36 Gbits/sec | 104 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.07 Gbits/sec | busy | 140 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.47 Gbits/sec | 2.25 Gbits/sec | --
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | busy | 978 Mbits/sec | 308 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 764
Multi Core | 1412
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/5371559
YABS completed in 23 min 24 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Tue Mar 19 2024 00:49:46 - 01:18:00
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 28826386.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 5490.8 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 2599.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 408684.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 112628.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1004627.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 618949.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 68942.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 5617.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 7109.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1352.5 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 353605.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 28826386.6 2470.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 5490.8 998.3
Execl Throughput 43.0 2599.5 604.5
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 408684.6 1032.0
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 112628.2 680.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1004627.4 1732.1
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 618949.8 497.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 68942.5 172.4
Process Creation 126.0 5617.7 445.8
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 7109.3 1676.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1352.5 2254.2
System Call Overhead 15000.0 353605.1 235.7
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System Benchmarks Index Score 792.9
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Benchmark Run: Tue Mar 19 2024 01:18:00 - 01:46:06
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 57074166.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 11046.8 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5244.2 lps (29.5 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 640811.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 193537.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1622260.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1279136.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 278999.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 12286.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 10888.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1384.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 674735.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 57074166.2 4890.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 11046.8 2008.5
Execl Throughput 43.0 5244.2 1219.6
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 640811.4 1618.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 193537.8 1169.4
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1622260.3 2797.0
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1279136.7 1028.2
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 278999.1 697.5
Process Creation 126.0 12286.6 975.1
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 10888.2 2568.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1384.8 2307.9
System Call Overhead 15000.0 674735.9 449.8
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1488.4
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 108.61.212.117
Sydney, Australia, is an ideal data center location for a cloud server due to its reliable infrastructure, access to diverse internet networks, and reliable power sources. The city has multiple Tier 1 internet service providers, enabling access to global networks and a large range of local ISPs for local and intra-regional connections. The city is also home to two of Australia’s largest internet exchanges, making it a hub for local and international data traffic.
Additionally, Sydney has a reliable power grid with multiple sources of electricity, including two major hydroelectric power plants, making it an ideal location for server hosting. The city also has a favorable climate for hosting, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing, reducing the risk of hardware failure due to cold weather. Finally, Sydney’s central location in Australia is an ideal base for serving customers nationwide.
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 769.23 MiB/s | 6153.85 Mbps | ping 0.446ms
Gdrive : 1.66 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 0.961ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 82.59 KiB/s | 0.65 Mbps | ping 207.211ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 858.63 KiB/s | 6.71 Mbps | ping 155.545ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 233.57 KiB/s | 1.82 Mbps | ping 212.846ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 32.28 MiB/s | 258.23 Mbps | ping 169.087ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 29.21 MiB/s | 233.71 Mbps | ping 175.725ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 37.76 MiB/s | 302.11 Mbps | ping 143.293ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 2.66 MiB/s | 21.28 Mbps | ping 315.860ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 2.44 MiB/s | 19.50 Mbps | ping 251.638ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 10.35 MiB/s | 82.82 Mbps | ping 337.640ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 6.37 KiB/s | 0.05 Mbps | ping 312.428ms
Hetzner, Germany : 78 B/s | N/A | ping 360.705ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 7.43 MiB/s | 59.48 Mbps | ping 268.015ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 14.14 MiB/s | 113.15 Mbps | ping 269.927ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 237 B/s | N/A | ping 313.293ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 139 B/s | N/A | ping 274.030ms
Online, France : 6.20 MiB/s | 49.62 Mbps | ping 262.393ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 336.372ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 442.48 MiB/s | 3539.82 Mbps | ping 0.454ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 228 B/s | N/A | ping 209.963ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 614.74 KiB/s | 4.80 Mbps | ping 299.255ms
Prima, Argentina : 66.41 KiB/s | 0.52 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 9.10 MiB/s | 72.82 Mbps | ping 92.988ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 4.01 MiB/s | 32.06 Mbps | ping 249.055ms
Linode, Singapore : 6.17 MiB/s | 49.35 Mbps | ping 207.768ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 45.00 MiB/s | 360.04 Mbps | ping 123.261ms
Benchmark finished in 167 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 45.76.112.63, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 45.76.112.63 – ARIN /20 AS20473 CHOOPA – Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Tue 19 Mar 2024 12:11:40 AM UTC
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Vultr (45.76.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: AU)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: AU)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: AU
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Sydney, N.S.W.
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: AUD
ChatGPT: Only Available with Web Browser
Bing Region: AU
Instagram Licensed Audio: Yes
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: Vultr (2401:c080:1800:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: AU)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Sydney, N.S.W.
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: No
Bing Region: AU
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
Firstly, the dashboard is fully responsive and works efficiently on any device. You can easily manage everything using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device. The elements on the dashboard scale responsively, ensuring efficient use of screens of any size.
Secondly, the dashboard provides quick access to relevant pages in their knowledge base. This feature allows you to easily find more information on how to get started.
Next, the dashboard offers customization options. You can switch between dark and bright modes based on your preferences. By default, dark mode is enabled.
Furthermore, all available features are first added to their API and later added to the more simplified graphical control panel. This includes managing accounts and payments if you prefer an extra layer of privacy by using their public cloud completely without JavaScript.
Lastly, the dashboard features a configurable budget system and an option to stop servers before they exceed bandwidth limitations. This ensures that you can manage your resources effectively and avoid unexpected costs.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.99stack.com
Payments
99Stack Cloud operates on a pay-as-you-go basis. This means you only pay for what you use. This model particularly benefits businesses with fluctuating workloads, allowing flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
They accept payments in major cryptocurrencies, including privacy coins. This feature is a testament to their commitment to privacy. It allows users who prefer digital currencies to pay for the services easily.
Next, they are implementing monthly subscriptions as a payment method via PayPal and Coinbase. This would provide users with more flexibility and convenience in managing their payments.
Furthermore, there are discussions about providing more options for up-front payments. Users have expressed interest in having options for 3, 6, 9 months, or three years, which is common on other clouds. This feedback shows 99Stack Cloud’s commitment to continuously improving its services based on user needs.
Coupon
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Customer Support
99Stack Cloud has a reputation for being quick to respond and always helpful. They are known for their ability to solve problems efficiently. However, it’s important to note that all servers are unmanaged. While they help you get your servers up and running, you’re largely on your own.
They have a well-documented, flexible, and easy-to-use API. This API is designed with proper version management and no breaking changes. This means that you can manage your public cloud resources with ease.
Next, 99Stack has a community for developers. This community is a platform for developers to learn and share their knowledge and best practices in cloud computing, programming, security, and privacy. This is a valuable resource for users to get support from peers.
Furthermore, they have launched a new support site. To open a “ticket,” click on the Contact link in the page’s upper right corner. This will open a simple form from which you can email [email protected].
Conclusion
Our exploration spanned a variety of benchmarks to gauge its performance, including I/O speed, upload/download speeds, latency across various global locations, and a comprehensive look at its CPU and disk performance through more technical tests.
In the Basic Bench test, the VPS demonstrated good I/O speeds, averaging 391.7 MB/s, just below the threshold for excellent performance. Its connectivity prowess was highlighted in the node test, showcasing impressive upload and download speeds across the globe, with a particularly standout performance in Singapore. On the detailed tech side, the Yabs performance bench showed mixed read/write speeds, peaking at around 185.35 MB/s for the smaller block sizes and reaching just under 378 MB/s for the larger blocks, showcasing good disk performance.
The Geekbench 6 results further detailed the server’s capabilities, with a single-core score of 764 and a multi-core score of 1412, positioning the VPS’s performance within the standard range for this setup. The UnixBench scores painted a picture of robust CPU performance, especially in multi-threaded tasks, with a notable increase in system benchmarks index score when running parallel copies of tests.
Conclusively, the 99Stack Australia Sydney Standard VPS Instance boasts solid performance credentials, particularly in its network capabilities and disk performance, with generally good CPU performance indicators. While it’s not breaking new ground in single-core processes, its multi-core and disk performance metrics signify a reliable choice for various web hosting needs.
Official Website: https://www.99stack.com
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