UpCloud United States Chicago AMD EPYC General Purpose Cloud Server Test and Review
We recently reviewed UpCloud‘s AMD EPYC General Purpose Cloud Server, which is based in Chicago, USA. This server runs on an AMD EPYC 7542 32-core Processor and boasts a setup of 2 CPU cores, 4 GB of RAM, 80 GB SSD storage, a 1 Gbps internet port, 4 TB of bandwidth, and both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
Our evaluation covered several key areas:
- Performance was checked using the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark tests.
- Network speed across various locations was assessed through the Global Node Test.
- Latency was measured with the Global Ping Test.
- We tested media accessibility with the Media Unlock Test.
- Connection quality was analyzed using the CloudFlare Internet Test.
- Finally, web performance was evaluated with tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
Let’s dive into how the server stacks up in these areas!
About UpCloud
Founded in 2012, UpCloud hails from the tech-savvy nation of Finland. This European cloud service provider has made a name by offering a lightning-fast and reliable cloud platform. What sets UpCloud apart is its incredible 100% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA). This means they guarantee their servers will be available and operational 100% of the time. This level of reliability is a game-changer for businesses that depend on their websites and online services.
UpCloud manages and maintains a network of twelve data centers across the globe. These data centers are strategically located in major cities such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, San Jose, New York, Chicago, Warsaw, and Helsinki. This global presence ensures that you can count on UpCloud to deliver top-notch performance no matter where you are.
Now, let’s talk about what UpCloud can do for you. UpCloud offers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which includes features like MaxIOPS block storage and Simple backup service. These services are designed to provide scalable and flexible solutions for your business needs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a small to medium-sized enterprise working in managed hosting, IT services, e-commerce, SaaS, or PaaS, UpCloud has got you covered.
One of the things that impresses me about UpCloud is its commitment to performance. Cloud Spectator, a consulting company focused on the cloud computing industry, has recognized UpCloud twice as the number one provider in terms of performance. This recognition speaks volumes about UpCloud’s dedication to providing the best possible service to its customers.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC 7542 32-Core Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2894.562 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 78.7 GB (1.6 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (256.7 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 6 min
Load average : 0.17, 0.16, 0.09
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 : AS25697 UpCloud USA Inc
Location : Chicago / US
Region : Illinois
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 381 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 381 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 381 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 381.0 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 1003.07 Mbps 949.35 Mbps 0.20 ms
Los Angeles, US 1025.19 Mbps 949.95 Mbps 53.06 ms
Dallas, US 1004.58 Mbps 946.97 Mbps 22.33 ms
Montreal, CA 920.88 Mbps 936.48 Mbps 22.15 ms
Amsterdam, NL 686.04 Mbps 959.70 Mbps 94.60 ms
Shanghai, CN 409.83 Mbps 968.01 Mbps 200.28 ms
Hongkong, CN 383.39 Mbps 952.84 Mbps 210.01 ms
Mumbai, IN 321.37 Mbps 945.96 Mbps 257.05 ms
Singapore, SG 92.35 Mbps 26.02 Mbps 230.21 ms
Tokyo, JP 519.39 Mbps 945.28 Mbps 155.52 ms
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Finished in : 4 min 47 sec
Timestamp : 2024-05-09 00:09:08 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 11 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC 7542 32-Core Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 2894.562 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 78.7 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 : UpCloud USA Inc
ASN : AS25697 UpCloud USA Inc
Host : UpCloud Chicago Inc
Location : Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Country : United States
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 92.71 MB/s (23.1k) | 358.89 MB/s (5.6k)
Write | 92.95 MB/s (23.2k) | 360.78 MB/s (5.6k)
Total | 185.67 MB/s (46.4k) | 719.68 MB/s (11.2k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 397.52 MB/s (776) | 388.28 MB/s (379)
Write | 418.64 MB/s (817) | 414.14 MB/s (404)
Total | 816.17 MB/s (1.5k) | 802.43 MB/s (783)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 998 Mbits/sec | 887 Mbits/sec | 86.9 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 1000 Mbits/sec | 786 Mbits/sec | --
Telia | Helsinki, FI (10G) | busy | busy | 123 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | busy | 181 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 601 Mbits/sec | 758 Mbits/sec | 233 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.04 Gbits/sec | 929 Mbits/sec | 53.0 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.07 Gbits/sec | 949 Mbits/sec | 17.4 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 948 Mbits/sec | 864 Mbits/sec | 171 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.00 Gbits/sec | 894 Mbits/sec | 86.6 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | busy | busy | --
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 786 Mbits/sec | 828 Mbits/sec | 181 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 607 Mbits/sec | 749 Mbits/sec | 232 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.03 Gbits/sec | 917 Mbits/sec | 52.0 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.07 Gbits/sec | 936 Mbits/sec | 16.8 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 956 Mbits/sec | 849 Mbits/sec | 170 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 1189
Multi Core | 2086
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6017098
YABS completed in 17 min 48 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Thu May 09 2024 01:03:03 - 01:31:05
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 40653839.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 7310.3 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5298.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 984724.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 270125.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2586782.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1702831.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 45339.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 6678.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 9878.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1840.5 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1937221.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 40653839.3 3483.6
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 7310.3 1329.1
Execl Throughput 43.0 5298.1 1232.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 984724.2 2486.7
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 270125.4 1632.2
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2586782.4 4460.0
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1702831.8 1368.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 45339.4 113.3
Process Creation 126.0 6678.7 530.1
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 9878.4 2329.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1840.5 3067.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1937221.1 1291.5
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1438.3
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Benchmark Run: Thu May 09 2024 01:31:05 - 01:59:06
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 77598768.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 14495.0 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5434.8 lps (29.8 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 580259.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 148363.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1791577.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 3356763.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 369111.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 13703.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 13632.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1902.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2683585.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 77598768.1 6649.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 14495.0 2635.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 5434.8 1263.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 580259.6 1465.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 148363.6 896.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1791577.6 3088.9
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 3356763.9 2698.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 369111.1 922.8
Process Creation 126.0 13703.2 1087.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 13632.3 3215.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1902.3 3170.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2683585.7 1789.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2013.4
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
None
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 152.44.42.202, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 152.44.42.202 – ARIN /22 AS25697 UPCLOUDUSA – United States, Illinois [hosting]
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 112.74 MiB/s | 901.92 Mbps | ping 0.499ms
Gdrive : 10.29 KiB/s | 0.08 Mbps | ping 0.679ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 53.63 MiB/s | 429.02 Mbps | ping 20.091ms
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 : 7.93 MiB/s | 63.40 Mbps | ping 17.388ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 52.85 MiB/s | 422.83 Mbps | ping 44.058ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 92.68 MiB/s | 741.43 Mbps | ping 21.837ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 32.45 MiB/s | 259.57 Mbps | ping 52.137ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 93.96 MiB/s | 751.66 Mbps | ping 17.053ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 88.71 MiB/s | 709.71 Mbps | ping 22.706ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 26.47 MiB/s | 211.75 Mbps | ping 86.534ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 19.77 KiB/s | 0.15 Mbps | ping 107.629ms
Hetzner, Germany : 272 B/s | N/A | ping 107.931ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 24.53 MiB/s | 196.28 Mbps | ping 92.241ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 24.49 MiB/s | 195.91 Mbps | ping 98.066ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 507 B/s | N/A | ping 102.110ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 552 B/s | N/A | ping 98.045ms
Online, France : 19.70 MiB/s | 157.61 Mbps | ping 92.642ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 444 B/s | N/A | ping 109.492ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 92.02 KiB/s | 0.72 Mbps | ping 358.618ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 191 B/s | N/A | ping 237.107ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 9.21 MiB/s | 73.69 Mbps | ping 131.179ms
Prima, Argentina : 870.50 KiB/s | 6.80 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 187.700ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 11.98 MiB/s | 95.81 Mbps | ping 154.924ms
Linode, Singapore : 7.73 MiB/s | 61.81 Mbps | ping 203.019ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 12.75 MiB/s | 102.04 Mbps | ping 174.433ms
Benchmark finished in 94 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Thu May 9 00:01:16 UTC 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: UpCloud USA (152.44.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: US)
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: US
YouTube CDN: Chicago, IL
Netflix Preferred CDN: Dallas, TX
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: USD
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: US
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Instagram Licensed Audio: Yes
---Forum---
Reddit: No
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: UpCloud USA (2605:7380:1000:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
YouTube CDN: Chicago, IL
Netflix Preferred CDN: Miami, FL
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: US
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Instagram Licensed Audio: Yes
---Forum---
Reddit: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
Testing Done! Admin Control Panel
In cloud computing, UpCloud stands out with its unique offering – the Cloud Admin Hub. This feature is a testament to UpCloud’s commitment to simplifying the complex world of cloud management.
The Cloud Admin Hub is a unified platform that combines all of UpCloud’s powerful end-user computing services into one console. You can access services like Unified Endpoint Management, Workspace ONE Access, or Horizon Cloud directly from a single console as an IT admin. This eliminates the need to sign in again or maintain different admin accounts.
This feature is a game-changer for IT administrators. It simplifies the management and delivery of digital workspaces. With the Cloud Admin Hub, UpCloud has taken the complex and created a simple, secure digital workspace experience.
But what does this mean for you? It means that you can manage your cloud infrastructure more efficiently. You can navigate different systems, products, and services within and outside UpCloud, all from one place. This unified experience can help break down technology barriers and pave the way for digital transformation success.
Server Pricing
Regarding pricing, UpCloud challenges the notion that cloud hosting can be pricey. They offer both a simple and flexible pricing structure regarding their hosting plans. This ensures that businesses of all sizes can benefit from their services.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
Payments
UpCloud offers several ways for users to add balance to their accounts. This flexibility ensures that you can choose a payment method that suits your convenience. Currently, UpCloud accepts payments through Visa and MasterCard credit cards.
In addition to credit cards, UpCloud also accepts payments through PayPal. PayPal is a popular online payment system that allows users to make payments using various methods. These include PayPal balance, bank account, and debit and credit cards. The specific payment methods accepted by PayPal may vary by region.
Moreover, if you decide to sign up, UpCloud offers a 30-day money-back guarantee from the first payment. This means that you can try out their services risk-free.
Coupon
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Customer Support
UpCloud’s customer support is robust and easily reachable. They offer several channels for customers to reach out to them. These include live chat, email, and telephone. All these channels are available round-the-clock, ensuring that help is just a call or click away, no matter what time.
What sets UpCloud’s customer support apart is its impressive response time. The average response time for live chat is under two minutes. This quick response time is a testament to UpCloud’s commitment to providing timely and effective customer support.
In addition to these traditional channels, UpCloud also maintains a presence on several social media platforms. These include Facebook, Twitter, GitHub, and LinkedIn. Customers can reach UpCloud through their preferred social media platform, adding another convenience layer.
However, it’s important to note that while many customers have had positive experiences with UpCloud’s customer support, some customers have expressed dissatisfaction. These concerns primarily revolve around communication issues and account management. It’s always a good idea to read reviews and understand the potential challenges before deciding.
Conclusion
Starting with general performance metrics, the server’s I/O speed consistently hits 381 MB/s, which qualifies as good but not excellent. The Geekbench 6 results showed single and multi-core scores of 1189 and 2086, respectively. These scores indicate a solid performance, with the single-core result being good and the multi-core score edging towards excellent.
The Yabs performance bench highlighted consistent read/write operations, with mixed R/W 50/50 speeds best at larger block sizes, boasting speeds up to 802.43 MB/s, thus demonstrating strong capabilities in handling large data volumes efficiently.
Network performance was another critical aspect of our testing. The server maintained exceptionally high upload and download speeds in most locations across the U.S. and performed reasonably well globally despite a notable drop in speeds at farther distances like Singapore. Latency remained low in the U.S. but increased with geographic distance, which is expected.
Lastly, our UnixBench results reflected the server’s robust CPU performance under multi-threading conditions. The scores massively increased when running two parallel copies of tests, indicating excellent scalability and responsiveness of the server to multiple tasks.
In conclusion, UpCloud’s Chicago-based server shows remarkable strength in handling large volumes of data and multiple tasks without significantly losing speed or performance, even when operating under increased demands. The drop in network performance over long distances is noted but does not overshadow the server’s impressive capabilities. This makes it a reliable choice for businesses needing a strong-performing server with excellent scalability.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
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