HostVDS Finland Helsinki Highload Intel Xeon Cloud Server Test and Review
We just tested the HostVDS Finland Helsinki Highload Cloud Server. It runs on an Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, IBRS) and has the following specs: 2 cores CPU, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD storage, 10 Gbps internet port, 5 TB traffic, 1x IPv4 address.
Here’s what we covered in our review: basic performance benchmarks, Yabs and Unix performance tests, network speed tests from various locations, and latency measurements with global ping tests. We also checked media access with The Media Unlock Test and assessed connection quality using the Cloudflare Internet Test. For web performance, we used PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About HostVDS
HostVDS offers various services, but its primary offering is Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting. VPS hosting is a type of hosting that uses virtualization technology to provide you with dedicated resources on a server with multiple users. It’s a more secure and stable solution than shared hosting, where you don’t get a dedicated server space. However, it’s smaller scale and cheaper than renting an entire server.
One of the first things you’ll notice about HostVDS is its affordability. The company offers budget-friendly VPS plans, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a cost-effective hosting service. But don’t let the low prices fool you. Despite its affordability, HostVDS doesn’t compromise on quality or performance.
The control panel of HostVDS is simple and user-friendly, making it easy for beginners to navigate1. You can choose resources and deploy servers hourly, which is great for short-term projects. This flexibility is a significant advantage of HostVDS, as it allows you to scale your resources based on your needs.
HostVDS also offers a variety of VM templates, giving you the freedom to choose the best fit for your project. Moreover, it provides direct access to OpenStack (Horizon) API, a feature experienced users will appreciate.
Another notable feature of HostVDS is its active support system. The support team is responsive and helpful, ensuring that any issues you encounter are resolved promptly. This level of customer service is crucial in the web hosting industry, where any downtime can lead to significant losses.
Despite its many advantages, HostVDS has a few areas to improve. For instance, it has limited server locations. While this may not be a deal-breaker for some, it could impact the global reach of your website. Additionally, HostVDS does not yet support IPv6, a newer Internet Protocol version that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet.
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 : 46.9 GB (1.4 GB Used)
Total Mem : 7.8 GB (198.6 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 15 min
Load average : 0.48, 0.33, 0.18
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-30-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) : 450 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 494 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 495 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 479.7 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 3832.76 Mbps 4921.33 Mbps 0.60 ms
Los Angeles, US 494.03 Mbps 1674.45 Mbps 163.38 ms
Dallas, US 556.49 Mbps 2731.49 Mbps 142.87 ms
Montreal, CA 558.50 Mbps 889.13 Mbps 117.42 ms
Amsterdam, NL 2461.04 Mbps 2349.15 Mbps 32.06 ms
Chongqing, CN 0.79 Mbps 0.31 Mbps 232.56 ms
Hongkong, CN 321.06 Mbps 1573.73 Mbps 252.99 ms
Mumbai, IN 543.92 Mbps 2398.77 Mbps 148.64 ms
Tokyo, JP 392.29 Mbps 2210.11 Mbps 204.47 ms
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Finished in : 4 min 56 sec
Timestamp : 2024-07-11 02:24:42 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 24 minutes
Processor : Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, IBRS)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2199.990 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 7.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 46.9 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-30-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ❌ Offline
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : NetArt Group s.r.o
ASN : Unknown
Host : NetArt Group s.r.o
Location : Moscow, Moscow (MOW)
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) | 655.48 MB/s (10.2k)
Write | 40.12 MB/s (10.0k) | 658.93 MB/s (10.2k)
Total | 80.16 MB/s (20.0k) | 1.31 GB/s (20.5k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.17 GB/s (2.2k) | 1.20 GB/s (1.1k)
Write | 1.23 GB/s (2.4k) | 1.28 GB/s (1.2k)
Total | 2.41 GB/s (4.7k) | 2.48 GB/s (2.4k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 3.74 Gbits/sec | 3.12 Gbits/sec | 34.0 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 3.31 Gbits/sec | 4.27 Gbits/sec | 27.4 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 2.90 Gbits/sec | 1.15 Gbits/sec | 54.4 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 763 Mbits/sec | 765 Mbits/sec | 187 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 876 Mbits/sec | 512 Mbits/sec | 172 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.69 Gbits/sec | 1.68 Gbits/sec | 94.1 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 662 Mbits/sec | 534 Mbits/sec | 201 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 559
Multi Core | 970
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6865872
YABS completed in 18 min 4 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: 7.11.2024 02:56:46 - 03:24:49
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 25725839.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 4156.4 MWIPS (9.2 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 1195.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 287776.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 80481.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 855431.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 472005.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 78638.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 4619.0 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 2858.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 647.7 lpm (60.1 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 347083.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 25725839.4 2204.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 4156.4 755.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 1195.3 278.0
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 287776.6 726.7
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 80481.6 486.3
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 855431.8 1474.9
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 472005.4 379.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 78638.5 196.6
Process Creation 126.0 4619.0 366.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 2858.9 674.3
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 647.7 1079.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 347083.5 231.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 567.3
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Benchmark Run: 7.11.2024 03:24:49 - 03:52:52
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 50294241.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 9018.4 MWIPS (9.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3254.9 lps (29.8 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 495244.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 131744.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1533336.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 943024.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 194988.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 10047.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 5358.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 849.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 682349.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 50294241.3 4309.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 9018.4 1639.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 3254.9 757.0
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 495244.6 1250.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 131744.6 796.0
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1533336.2 2643.7
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 943024.2 758.1
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 194988.8 487.5
Process Creation 126.0 10047.9 797.5
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 5358.6 1263.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 849.8 1416.4
System Call Overhead 15000.0 682349.5 454.9
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1106.8
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 185.159.128.182
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 46.8.237.142, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 46.8.237.142 – RIPENCC /24 AS56971 AS56971 AS56971 – Russia, Moscow
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 289.02 MiB/s | 2312.14 Mbps | ping 8.270ms
Gdrive : 6.26 KiB/s | 0.05 Mbps | ping 1.162ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 696.90 KiB/s | 5.44 Mbps | ping 111.727ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 223.73 KiB/s | 1.75 Mbps | ping 102.138ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 12.04 MiB/s | 96.31 Mbps | ping 149.424ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 15.73 MiB/s | 125.87 Mbps | ping 129.864ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 12.72 MiB/s | 101.78 Mbps | ping 148.728ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 18.76 MiB/s | 150.07 Mbps | ping 92.343ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 17.82 MiB/s | 142.60 Mbps | ping 120.361ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 60.86 MiB/s | 486.91 Mbps | ping 30.840ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 145.29 KiB/s | 1.14 Mbps | ping 33.125ms
Hetzner, Germany : 748 B/s | N/A | ping 30.998ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 62.37 MiB/s | 498.98 Mbps | ping 35.145ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 70.67 MiB/s | 565.37 Mbps | ping 25.563ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 1.45 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 8.735ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 1.39 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 35.175ms
Online, France : 62.95 MiB/s | 503.59 Mbps | ping 34.273ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 658 B/s | N/A | ping 33.252ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.37 MiB/s | 26.94 Mbps | ping 278.932ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 152 B/s | N/A | ping 291.332ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 34.66 MiB/s | 277.30 Mbps | ping 61.740ms
Prima, Argentina : 121.22 KiB/s | 0.95 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 764.16 KiB/s | 5.97 Mbps | ping 194.611ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 3.35 MiB/s | 26.77 Mbps | ping 245.336ms
Linode, Singapore : 6.58 MiB/s | 52.66 Mbps | ping 172.752ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 5.36 MiB/s | 42.90 Mbps | ping 241.071ms
Benchmark finished in 120 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: FI)
Disney+: No (IP Banned By Disney+ 1)
Netflix: Yes (Region: CZ)
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: HK)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: CZ)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: No
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
OneTrust Region: FI [Uusimaa]
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Bing Region: RU
YouTube CDN: [RETNUKR] in [Kiev]
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (CDN IP Not Found)
ChatGPT: Yes
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: EUR
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Reddit: No
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Admin Control Panel
Firstly, the Control Panel stands out for its simplicity. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll find it easy to navigate. This user-friendly design is a significant advantage, allowing you to manage your hosting services without hassle.
Moving on, the Control Panel offers a high degree of flexibility. You can choose resources and deploy servers hourly. This feature is particularly beneficial for short-term projects or for businesses that experience fluctuating traffic. You can scale your resources up or down based on your needs, ensuring you only pay for what you use.
Furthermore, HostVDS provides self-provisioning virtual machines (VMs). You can set up your VMs without submitting tickets or interacting with human support. If you need to test VMs or deploy applications quickly, this feature can save you much time.
In addition, the Control Panel gives you access to various VM templates. You have the freedom to choose the best fit for your project. This variety ensures you can find a template matching your specific requirements.
Server Pricing
Official website: https://hostvds.com
Payments
HostVDS offers a variety of payment methods. This flexibility is a significant advantage, especially for users who prefer certain payment methods over others.
Moreover, HostVDS accepts major credit cards. This is a common and convenient payment method for many users, making it easy to pay for the services.
In addition to credit cards, HostVDS also accepts PayPal. PayPal is a widely used online payment system that provides a quick and secure way to send and receive money.
HostVDS is keeping up with the times by accepting cryptocurrencies as payment. This is a great feature for those who prefer to use digital currencies.
Coupon
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Customer Support
HostVDS takes pride in its responsive and helpful customer support. The team works around the clock, providing 24/7 assistance. This means that you can expect a prompt response no matter when you encounter an issue.
The support team comprises experts who are well-versed in the field. They can resolve various issues, ensuring your hosting experience is as smooth as possible.
Moreover, the customer reviews speak volumes about the quality of their support. Many users have praised the support team for their quick response times and helpful solutions. This positive feedback is a testament to the team’s commitment to customer satisfaction.
Conclusion
For the Basic Bench, we evaluated I/O speeds and network performance. The server averaged 479.7 MB/s in I/O speed over three runs, which is good. Upload speeds peaked at 3832.76 Mbps, while download speeds reached 4921.33 Mbps, showing excellent performance.
The Yabs Performance Bench test also revealed robust disk performance. For 4k block sizes, the server managed read and write speeds around 40 MB/s, while larger block sizes (64k and above) averaged over 1 GB/s, peaking at 2.48 GB/s. This indicates the server handles mixed read/write operations very effectively.
On the Geekbench 6 benchmark, the server scored 559 on single-core performance and 970 on multi-core performance. These results place it at an average standard for single-core operations and slightly below average in multi-core performance compared to contemporary servers.
UnixBench tests provided further insights into the CPU’s capacity. The server delivered impressive throughput numbers, especially in file copy operations and process creation metrics. For example, the file copy speed with a 4096 bufsize maxed out at an impressive 1.5 million KBps. The overall System Benchmarks Index Score was 567.3 for single-core and 1106.8 for multi-core operations.
In conclusion, the HostVDS Finland Helsinki Highload Cloud Server demonstrates solid performance in disk I/O, sufficient CPU capabilities, and outstanding network speeds for most regions. It’s an excellent choice for applications needing strong disk and network performance, though there may be occasional limitations in multi-core processing under high loads.
Official website: https://hostvds.com
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