HostVDS Finland Helsinki Intel Core Burstable SSD Cloud Instance Test and Review
Our team recently tested the HostVDS Finland Helsinki Burstable SSD Cloud Instance, featuring an Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, IBRS), 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD storage, a 1 Gbps internet port, 2 TB of traffic, and both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. This setup promises strong performance, and our review aimed to validate these claims through comprehensive benchmarks.
We use Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark for performance metrics; Global Node Test for network speeds across different locations; Global Ping Test for latency; The Media Unlock Test for checking media accessibility; CloudFlare Internet Test for connection quality; and web performance checks using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About HostVDS
HostVDS, a name that’s been gaining traction in the hosting world, is a company that prides itself on deploying premium Intel Xeon servers with NVMe storage. These servers are connected to redundant Tier 1 internet providers in premium data centers. This means that not only do they offer high-speed connections, but they also ensure reliability and uptime, which are crucial for any online venture.
One of the standout features of HostVDS is its commitment to technical support. They offer a 24/7, super-fast technical support service. This means that no matter what time of day or night you encounter a problem, a team of experts is ready to help you. This level of customer service is a testament to their dedication to ensuring a smooth and seamless user experience.
HostVDS isn’t just about providing hosting services; they’re about offering solutions that cater to a wide range of needs. Whether you’re a blogger looking for a reliable platform for your blog, a small business owner needing a robust e-commerce solution, or a developer looking for a powerful application environment, HostVDS has got you covered.
The company’s offerings have been well-received by users. Reviews of HostVDS and its cloud server plans highlight the competitive specs, prices, performance, and features. This positive user feedback further solidifies HostVDS’s reliable and trustworthy hosting provider position.
HostVDS has multiple available zones, including the United States (Silicon Valley and Dallas), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), France (Paris), and Russia (Moscow). They plan to expand to Miami, Singapore, and Johannesburg. This wide geographical coverage ensures that your website will be accessible and fast, no matter where your audience is located.
Official website: https://hostvds.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2199.990 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 37.5 GB (1.5 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (244.9 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 22 hour 4 min
Load average : 0.17, 0.13, 0.05
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-23-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✗ Offline
Organization : AS56971 CGI GLOBAL LIMITED
Location : Helsinki / FI
Region : Uusimaa
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 718 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 805 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 786 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 769.7 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 1604.50 Mbps 944.62 Mbps 18.31 ms
Montreal, CA 674.37 Mbps 761.55 Mbps 109.23 ms
Amsterdam, NL 2590.48 Mbps 858.64 Mbps 31.84 ms
Shanghai, CN 304.73 Mbps 887.09 Mbps 257.66 ms
Hongkong, CN 268.04 Mbps 307.60 Mbps 288.58 ms
Mumbai, IN 538.77 Mbps 916.29 Mbps 154.21 ms
Singapore, SG 84.01 Mbps 20.74 Mbps 244.31 ms
Tokyo, JP 370.30 Mbps 915.11 Mbps 208.72 ms
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Finished in : 4 min 55 sec
Timestamp : 2024-06-05 00:04:02 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 22 hours, 13 minutes
Processor : Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, IBRS)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2199.990 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 37.5 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-23-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ❌ Offline
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : IT Outsourcing LLC
ASN : AS64439 IT Outsourcing LLC
Host : SkyHost.ru Cloud
Location : Grozny, Chechen Republic (CE)
Country : Russia
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 40.03 MB/s (10.0k) | 656.51 MB/s (10.2k)
Write | 40.12 MB/s (10.0k) | 659.96 MB/s (10.3k)
Total | 80.16 MB/s (20.0k) | 1.31 GB/s (20.5k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.17 GB/s (2.3k) | 1.32 GB/s (1.2k)
Write | 1.24 GB/s (2.4k) | 1.41 GB/s (1.3k)
Total | 2.42 GB/s (4.7k) | 2.74 GB/s (2.6k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 4.26 Gbits/sec | 921 Mbits/sec | 32.2 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 4.21 Gbits/sec | 927 Mbits/sec | 26.5 ms
Telia | Helsinki, FI (10G) | busy | busy | 3.01 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 2.92 Gbits/sec | 907 Mbits/sec | 54.9 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 405 Mbits/sec | 424 Mbits/sec | 305 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 943 Mbits/sec | 211 Mbits/sec | 158 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.71 Gbits/sec | 852 Mbits/sec | 93.2 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 471 Mbits/sec | 63.1 Mbits/sec | 197 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 831
Multi Core | 1531
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6391411
YABS completed in 15 min 44 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: 6/05/2024 00:33:51 - 01:01:44
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 28100538.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 4135.0 MWIPS (8.5 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 1138.8 lps (29.9 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 392239.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 96352.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1195023.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 503691.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 91607.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 6060.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 3125.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 853.8 lpm (60.1 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 383049.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 28100538.4 2407.9
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 4135.0 751.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 1138.8 264.8
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 392239.2 990.5
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 96352.1 582.2
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1195023.7 2060.4
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 503691.1 404.9
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 91607.3 229.0
Process Creation 126.0 6060.6 481.0
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 3125.0 737.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 853.8 1422.9
System Call Overhead 15000.0 383049.5 255.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 659.8
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Benchmark Run: 6/05/2024 01:01:44 - 01:29:30
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 56197679.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 9318.7 MWIPS (7.2 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3969.2 lps (29.5 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 677596.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 180018.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2091477.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1017643.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 220825.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 14486.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 7081.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 985.8 lpm (60.1 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 737154.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 56197679.4 4815.6
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 9318.7 1694.3
Execl Throughput 43.0 3969.2 923.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 677596.7 1711.1
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 180018.5 1087.7
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2091477.5 3606.0
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1017643.5 818.0
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 220825.9 552.1
Process Creation 126.0 14486.5 1149.7
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 7081.9 1670.3
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 985.8 1643.0
System Call Overhead 15000.0 737154.3 491.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1346.1
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 185.159.128.182
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 185.228.235.203, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 185.228.235.203 – RIPENCC /24 AS56971 AS56971 AS56971 – Russia, Moscow [residential]
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 102.88 MiB/s | 823.05 Mbps | ping 7.645ms
Gdrive : 4.54 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 1.042ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 579.86 KiB/s | 4.53 Mbps | ping 117.995ms
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 : 593.25 KiB/s | 4.63 Mbps | ping 94.098ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 12.12 MiB/s | 96.98 Mbps | ping 148.221ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 15.42 MiB/s | 123.32 Mbps | ping 129.759ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 11.14 MiB/s | 89.16 Mbps | ping 149.009ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 24.87 MiB/s | 198.99 Mbps | ping 109.421ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 17.92 MiB/s | 143.35 Mbps | ping 120.245ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 72.67 MiB/s | 581.40 Mbps | ping 30.979ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 72.32 KiB/s | 0.56 Mbps | ping 41.222ms
Hetzner, Germany : 753 B/s | N/A | ping 31.040ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 67.40 MiB/s | 539.18 Mbps | ping 34.543ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 85.25 MiB/s | 682.01 Mbps | ping 26.437ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 1.17 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 7.159ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 1.39 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 35.062ms
Online, France : 66.32 MiB/s | 530.56 Mbps | ping 33.905ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 964 B/s | N/A | ping 33.006ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 2.78 MiB/s | 22.22 Mbps | ping 294.254ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 115 B/s | N/A | ping 331.041ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 25.92 MiB/s | 207.36 Mbps | ping 71.080ms
Prima, Argentina : 125.43 KiB/s | 0.98 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 426.64 KiB/s | 3.33 Mbps | ping 218.513ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 1.54 MiB/s | 12.33 Mbps | ping 273.643ms
Linode, Singapore : 396.58 KiB/s | 3.10 Mbps | ping 310.516ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 3.90 MiB/s | 31.22 Mbps | ping 256.877ms
Benchmark finished in 112 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: FI)
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: No
Amazon Prime Video: No (Service Not Available)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: No
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
OneTrust Region: RU [Moscow]
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Bing Region: RU
YouTube CDN: [RETNUKR] in [Kiev]
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (IP Banned By Netflix)
ChatGPT: No (Only Available with Mobile APP)
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: RUB
---Forum---
Reddit: Yes
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Admin Control Panel
Server Pricing
Official website: https://hostvds.com
Payments
HostVDS offers a variety of options to cater to the diverse needs of its global clientele. They understand that flexibility in payment methods is crucial for customers, and they’ve taken steps to ensure a smooth and hassle-free payment process.
HostVDS allows you to use PayPal and bank cards via Stripe, Alipay, and cryptocurrency to make your payment. This wide range of payment options ensures you can choose the most convenient method.
It’s worth noting that the payment process is integrated into their cloud billing system. This means you can manage your payments directly from your account, providing a seamless user experience.
However, please note that their cloud billing system doesn’t work properly without JavaScript enabled. So, enable JavaScript in your browser to take full advantage of their services.
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Customer Support
HostVDS takes customer support seriously. They understand that issues can arise anytime in the hosting world, and having a responsive and knowledgeable support team is crucial.
One of the ways you can reach out to their support team is by sending an email to [email protected]. This method lets you explain your issue and attach necessary files or screenshots.
In addition to email support, HostVDS also provides support through their community chat. They have separate chats for English, Russian, and Chinese communities. This is a great platform to get quick help, share experiences, and learn from other users.
Conclusion
The Basic Benchmark test demonstrated impressive I/O speeds, averaging 769.7 MB/s, rated as good. Network performance showed strong upload and download speeds, particularly in Amsterdam, with 2590.48 Mbps upload and 858.64 Mbps download. Latencies varied, with the lowest found in Helsinki (18.31 ms) and the highest in Hong Kong (288.58 ms).
Our YABS performance tests confirmed the server’s robust disk speed capabilities. In mixed read/write tests, it achieved 1.31 GB/s for 64k blocks and 2.74 GB/s for 1m blocks, marking excellent performance. Such results suggest the server can handle demanding tasks efficiently.
The Geekbench 6 benchmark further highlighted the server’s solid capabilities, achieving a single-core score of 831 and a multi-core score of 1531. These scores are above standard, indicating reliable performance for single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.
UnixBench results revealed strong CPU performance, achieving scores of 2407.9 for single-core and 4815.6 for multi-core tests. These scores and high throughput and context-switching results confirm the server’s efficiency in processing-intensive workloads.
In conclusion, the HostVDS Finland Helsinki Burstable SSD Cloud Instance offers excellent performance across I/O speeds, network capabilities, and CPU benchmarks. It is a reliable choice for those needing robust and consistent server performance.
Official website: https://hostvds.com
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