Vultr Netherlands Amsterdam General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server Test and Review
We recently tested the Vultr Netherlands Amsterdam General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server to see how it stands up under different conditions. Equipped with an AMD EPYC-Milan Processor, this server has 2 CPU cores, 8 GB of RAM, and 50 GB of NVMe SSD storage. It also boasts a robust 10 Gbps internet connection, up to 5 TB of bandwidth, and includes an IPv4 and an IPv6 address.
We conducted several tests in our review to gauge the server’s performance and capabilities. These included basic benchmarks like Yabs and Unix Benchmark to measure performance, the Global Node Test to check network speeds across different locations, and the Global Ping Test for latency checks.
Our team also ran the Media Unlock Test to assess media access, used the CloudFlare Internet Test to evaluate connection quality, and checked web performance with tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About Vultr
Vultr, a high-performance cloud service provider, offers a variety of products. Among these, the Cloud Compute instances are particularly noteworthy. They provide powerful computing capabilities that run on top-tier AMD and Intel CPUs. This ensures that your applications run smoothly and efficiently.
What sets Vultr apart is its affordability. With prices starting at just $5 per month, you can access incredible performance without breaking the bank. For those seeking even more power, Vultr offers an upgrade to NVMe SSD, further enhancing the performance of your applications.
Now, let’s talk about deployment. Vultr prides itself on its instant deployment feature. The moment you click deploy, Vultr’s cloud orchestration takes over. It spins up your instance in your chosen data center in under 60 seconds. This means you can have your applications up and running in no time.
Vultr’s global presence is another key advantage. With cloud computing instances available in 25 locations worldwide, you can deploy servers on five continents with just a few clicks. This global reach ensures that your applications are always close to your users, providing them with the best possible experience.
Flexibility is a core aspect of Vultr’s offering. You can spin up a new instance with your preferred operating system or pre-installed application in seconds. Whether you prefer CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Windows, FreeBSD, or more, Vultr has you covered. This flexibility extends to uploading your operating system, unlocking infinite possibilities.
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC-Milan Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 3249.990 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 51.7 GB (7.7 GB Used)
Total Mem : 7.8 GB (269.5 MB Used)
Total Swap : 4.8 GB (0 Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 7 min
Load average : 0.03, 0.08, 0.04
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-28-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Location : Haarlem / NL
Region : North Holland
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 1.7 GB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 1.6 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 1.5 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 1638.4 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 12072.01 Mbps 7034.06 Mbps 0.70 ms
Los Angeles, US 651.58 Mbps 6160.65 Mbps 138.17 ms
Dallas, US 822.59 Mbps 8280.47 Mbps 110.06 ms
Montreal, CA 589.00 Mbps 937.02 Mbps 79.56 ms
Amsterdam, NL 8494.45 Mbps 9409.81 Mbps 1.71 ms
Hongkong, CN 82.99 Mbps 52.25 Mbps 464.63 ms
Mumbai, IN 1566.11 Mbps 8946.53 Mbps 139.58 ms
Singapore, SG 57.85 Mbps 117.24 Mbps 315.74 ms
Tokyo, JP 361.95 Mbps 4205.61 Mbps 245.82 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 10 sec
Timestamp : 2024-04-24 00:15:59 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 14 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC-Milan Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 3249.990 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 7.8 GiB
Swap : 4.8 GiB
Disk : 46.9 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-28-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 : Amsterdam, North Holland (NH)
Country : The Netherlands
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 229.57 MB/s (57.3k) | 2.13 GB/s (33.4k)
Write | 230.17 MB/s (57.5k) | 2.14 GB/s (33.5k)
Total | 459.75 MB/s (114.9k) | 4.28 GB/s (67.0k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 2.70 GB/s (5.2k) | 2.75 GB/s (2.6k)
Write | 2.85 GB/s (5.5k) | 2.93 GB/s (2.8k)
Total | 5.56 GB/s (10.8k) | 5.68 GB/s (5.5k)
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 1959
Multi Core | 3388
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/5835630
YABS completed in 6 min 8 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Wed Apr 24 2024 00:39:10 - 01:07:07
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 58470181.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 8823.3 MWIPS (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 7684.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1327061.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 343503.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 4522506.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1878272.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 54725.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 10758.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 14077.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2861.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1128919.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 58470181.1 5010.3
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 8823.3 1604.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 7684.9 1787.2
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1327061.1 3351.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 343503.3 2075.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 4522506.2 7797.4
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1878272.3 1509.9
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 54725.4 136.8
Process Creation 126.0 10758.8 853.9
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 14077.9 3320.3
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2861.1 4768.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1128919.2 752.6
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1852.9
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Benchmark Run: Wed Apr 24 2024 01:07:07 - 01:35:05
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 111468784.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 17584.8 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 10032.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 714019.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 283407.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 3042973.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 3578839.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 541634.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 29954.0 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 21633.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2938.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1838459.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 111468784.3 9551.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 17584.8 3197.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 10032.9 2333.2
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 714019.9 1803.1
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 283407.9 1712.4
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 3042973.0 5246.5
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 3578839.7 2876.9
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 541634.5 1354.1
Process Creation 126.0 29954.0 2377.3
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 21633.4 5102.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2938.7 4897.8
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1838459.0 1225.6
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2881.3
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 108.61.198.102
Test IPv6: 2001:19f0:5000:8001:5400:ff:fe00:5366
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 909.09 MiB/s | 7272.73 Mbps | ping 0.699ms
Gdrive : 4.89 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 0.877ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 1.55 MiB/s | 12.42 Mbps | ping 92.598ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 704.98 KiB/s | 5.51 Mbps | ping 82.108ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 38.77 MiB/s | 310.20 Mbps | ping 141.942ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 47.71 MiB/s | 381.68 Mbps | ping 116.086ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 36.67 MiB/s | 293.36 Mbps | ping 138.867ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 37.53 MiB/s | 300.25 Mbps | ping 78.811ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 35.22 MiB/s | 281.74 Mbps | ping 95.089ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 369.00 MiB/s | 2952.03 Mbps | ping 5.796ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 586.73 KiB/s | 4.58 Mbps | ping 6.747ms
Hetzner, Germany : 2.06 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 9.268ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 106.56 MiB/s | 852.45 Mbps | ping 3.525ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 917.43 MiB/s | 7339.45 Mbps | ping 0.218ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 382 B/s | N/A | ping 21.059ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 4.79 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 7.453ms
Online, France : 462.95 MiB/s | 3703.59 Mbps | ping 9.613ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 182 B/s | N/A | ping 24.424ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 8.01 MiB/s | 64.08 Mbps | ping 278.828ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 69 B/s | N/A | ping 339.044ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 17.96 MiB/s | 143.67 Mbps | ping 41.435ms
Prima, Argentina : 166.12 KiB/s | 1.30 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 227.96 KiB/s | 1.78 Mbps | ping 254.438ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 6.48 MiB/s | 51.82 Mbps | ping 231.434ms
Linode, Singapore : 4.10 MiB/s | 32.82 Mbps | ping 301.536ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 21.29 MiB/s | 170.35 Mbps | ping 236.723ms
Benchmark finished in 99 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 199.247.27.139, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 199.247.27.139 – RIPENCC /21 AS20473 CHOOPA – The Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Wed Apr 24 00:07:26 UTC 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Vultr (199.247.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: NL)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: NL)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Amsterdam
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Only Available with Web Browser
Bing Region: NL
Instagram Licensed Audio: Failed
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: Vultr (2001:19f0:5000:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: NL)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Amsterdam
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: No
Bing Region: US
Instagram Licensed Audio: Failed
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
The Vultr Admin Control Panel is your command center for managing your Vultr Cloud Account. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services accessible through a web-based interface.
Firstly, the control panel allows you to create and view servers. With just a few clicks, you can spin up new instances or monitor the status of existing ones. This makes managing your cloud infrastructure a breeze.
Secondly, the control panel offers a range of server management functions. You can start, stop, restart, reinstall, or destroy servers. This gives you complete control over your instances, allowing you to adapt to changing needs quickly.
In addition to server management, the control panel also supports server backups. This feature enables you to safeguard your data by creating regular backups. You can quickly restore your server to a previous state in a mishap.
The control panel also provides snapshot management. You can create, delete, and view snapshots, giving you the flexibility to capture the state of your server at any point in time.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
Payments
Vultr accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. This ensures that you can pay for your services conveniently, regardless of your preferred credit card provider.
In addition to credit cards, Vultr also accepts PayPal. PayPal is a widely used online payment system that allows you to pay for your services securely without revealing your financial details.
The platform accepts Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Paxos Standard, Binance USD, Litecoin, and USD Coin via BitPay. This means you can pay for your services using your preferred cryptocurrency, providing an additional layer of privacy and security.
Vultr also supports Alipay and UnionPay, popular payment methods in China. This ensures that users in China can pay for their services conveniently and securely.
Coupon
Use Code: VULTRMATCH
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Use Code: FLYVULTR250
Try Vultr for free with a $250 free credit. New customers only.
Use Code: 25OFF
New Cloud Compute instances will receive a 25% discount if the instance is active. The offer is valid for new customers only, for instances launched within 30 days of account creation.
Customer Support
Firstly, Vultr provides a robust support page. This page is a treasure trove of helpful guides, FAQs, and support tickets. Whether you need to troubleshoot, optimize, or secure your cloud infrastructure, Vultr’s support page is there to assist you.
Secondly, Vultr offers a convenient way for existing customers to open a support ticket. This feature lets you directly communicate your issues to the Vultr support team. They are committed to resolving your queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Conclusion
In terms of performance, the server demonstrated exceptional capabilities across various benchmarks. The average I/O speed over three tests was an impressive 1638.4 MB/s, placing it well into the ‘excellent’ range. The server’s upload and download speeds were particularly noteworthy for connectivity in Amsterdam, where we recorded 8494.45 Mbps upload and 9409.81 Mbps download speeds, with only 1.71 ms of latency. However, performance dipped significantly in distant locations like Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting the geographic limitations affecting latency and speeds.
The Yabs performance bench reflected high efficiency in disk operations, with mixed read and write speeds peaking at about 4.28 GB/s for mixed operations, illustrating very strong performance. Our thorough Geekbench testing further supported these findings, with the server scoring 1959 in single-core tests, classifying it as ‘good’ by industry standards, and an outstanding 3388 in multi-core tests. The UnixBench scores were equally impressive, especially when running multiple parallel copies of tests, where the system benchmarks index score jumped from 1852.9 to an excellent 2881.3.
In conclusion, the Vultr server in Amsterdam delivers robust and reliable service, excelling in local connectivity and operational performance. It showcases its potency in high-demand scenarios, making it an excellent choice for demanding web applications and data-intensive tasks. However, for those serving a global audience, geographic influence on performance should be considered. This thorough evaluation points to the server being a highly competent option for anyone looking to harness the power of cloud technology effectively.
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
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