Vultr Span Madrid General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server Test and Review
We just tested the Vultr Span Madrid General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server. It runs on an AMD EPYC-Milan Processor with this setup: 2 CPU Cores, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD Storage, a 1 Gbps Internet Port, 5 TB Traffic, and both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
Our review includes several tests to check different aspects of the server. We use the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to gauge performance. The Global Node Test shows network speeds from various locations, while the Global Ping Test measures latency. We run The Media Unlock Test to check media access and the CloudFlare Internet Test to assess connection quality. For web performance, we use PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About Vultr
Vultr, an independent cloud computing platform, aims to make high-performance cloud computing accessible and affordable for businesses and developers worldwide. With a global reach and a focus on ease of use, Vultr has served over 1.5 million customers across 185 countries.
Now, let’s delve into the heart of Vultr’s offerings. The company provides various services, including virtual private servers (VPS), dedicated servers, and storage. This flexibility allows for easy scalability, catering to the diverse needs of its users.
One of Vultr’s standout features is its global network of data centers. With 32 data centers worldwide, Vultr ensures low latency and fast performance, regardless of where you or your customers are located. This global presence is a significant advantage, especially for businesses that provide seamless user experiences across different regions.
Transitioning to the technical side, Vultr’s powerful control panel and APIs deserve special mention. These tools simplify server management, making it easy to perform common tasks like ordering servers, managing backups, and adjusting access control. Moreover, Vultr’s API allows for automation, seamlessly integrating your systems. This means you can spend more time coding and less time managing your infrastructure.
But what about deployment? Well, Vultr shines in this area, too. With its One-Click Deploy feature, you can spin up your instance in your desired data centers, typically within 60 seconds. This quick deployment and the ability to choose from preinstalled systems and applications means you can get your website up and running in no time.
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 @ 3250.044 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 51.7 GB (8.0 GB Used)
Total Mem : 7.8 GB (241.4 MB Used)
Total Swap : 4.8 GB (0 Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 17 min
Load average : 0.12, 0.04, 0.01
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-30-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Location : Alcobendas / ES
Region : Madrid
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 1.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 1.2 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 1.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 1160.5 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 17443.07 Mbps 9740.38 Mbps 0.68 ms
Los Angeles, US 591.28 Mbps 2982.70 Mbps 155.38 ms
Dallas, US 732.91 Mbps 4723.20 Mbps 125.66 ms
Montreal, CA 592.59 Mbps 926.86 Mbps 102.63 ms
Amsterdam, NL 3700.90 Mbps 8406.50 Mbps 23.96 ms
Hongkong, CN 4.93 Mbps 0.90 Mbps 227.19 ms
Mumbai, IN 1391.37 Mbps 7198.36 Mbps 144.53 ms
Singapore, SG 73.27 Mbps 14.33 Mbps 261.22 ms
Tokyo, JP 352.30 Mbps 3117.88 Mbps 255.81 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 6 sec
Timestamp : 2024-07-04 08:30:09 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 25 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC-Milan Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 3250.044 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 : 5.10.0-30-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 : Madrid, Madrid (MD)
Country : Spain
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 326.27 MB/s (81.5k) | 2.24 GB/s (35.1k)
Write | 327.14 MB/s (81.7k) | 2.26 GB/s (35.3k)
Total | 653.41 MB/s (163.3k) | 4.51 GB/s (70.4k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 2.51 GB/s (4.9k) | 2.55 GB/s (2.4k)
Write | 2.64 GB/s (5.1k) | 2.72 GB/s (2.6k)
Total | 5.15 GB/s (10.0k) | 5.28 GB/s (5.1k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 8.26 Gbits/sec | 1.80 Gbits/sec | 21.9 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | busy | busy | --
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 3.43 Gbits/sec | 5.00 Gbits/sec | 110 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 1.32 Gbits/sec | 5.39 Gbits/sec | 170 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.09 Gbits/sec | 1.43 Gbits/sec | 150 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | busy | 5.81 Gbits/sec | 85.8 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 5.14 Gbits/sec | 1.36 Gbits/sec | 207 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 7.89 Gbits/sec | 7.09 Gbits/sec | 21.9 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | busy | busy | --
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 2.83 Gbits/sec | 5.55 Gbits/sec | 109 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 1.31 Gbits/sec | 4.76 Gbits/sec | 169 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 1.46 Gbits/sec | 150 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 4.89 Gbits/sec | 5.79 Gbits/sec | 85.8 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 442 Mbits/sec | 2.41 Gbits/sec | 209 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 2014
Multi Core | 3658
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6777760
YABS completed in 15 min 39 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Thu Jul 04 2024 08:56:13 - 09:24:10
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 56346916.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 8886.1 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4588.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 631293.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 160463.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2262905.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 975807.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 51820.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 7957.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 12251.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2293.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 802854.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 56346916.7 4828.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 8886.1 1615.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 4588.5 1067.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 631293.4 1594.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 160463.4 969.6
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2262905.8 3901.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 975807.0 784.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 51820.8 129.6
Process Creation 126.0 7957.2 631.5
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 12251.0 2889.4
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2293.2 3822.0
System Call Overhead 15000.0 802854.0 535.2
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1278.3
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Benchmark Run: Thu Jul 04 2024 09:24:10 - 09:52:08
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 111662012.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 17816.8 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 7625.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 885990.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 244274.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2788251.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1932572.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 310266.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 19063.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 18027.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2384.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1491753.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 111662012.2 9568.3
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 17816.8 3239.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 7625.7 1773.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 885990.0 2237.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 244274.0 1476.0
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2788251.0 4807.3
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1932572.0 1553.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 310266.4 775.7
Process Creation 126.0 19063.3 1513.0
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 18027.1 4251.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2384.7 3974.4
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1491753.1 994.5
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2338.4
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 208.76.222.30
Test IPv6: 2a05:f480:2800:1101:5400:3ff:fecd:a6b7
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 208.85.18.160, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 208.85.18.160 – ARIN /21 AS20473 CHOOPA – Spain, Madrid, Madrid [hosting]
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 775.19 MiB/s | 6201.55 Mbps | ping 0.488ms
Gdrive : 5.28 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 0.508ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 161.75 KiB/s | 1.26 Mbps | ping 101.895ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 581.93 KiB/s | 4.55 Mbps | ping 93.734ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 28.62 MiB/s | 228.96 Mbps | ping 155.245ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 40.10 MiB/s | 320.77 Mbps | ping 131.439ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 34.38 MiB/s | 275.01 Mbps | ping 152.197ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 21.25 MiB/s | 169.97 Mbps | ping 89.569ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 28.04 MiB/s | 224.33 Mbps | ping 107.182ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 2.34 MiB/s | 18.76 Mbps | ping 31.451ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 45.51 KiB/s | 0.36 Mbps | ping 29.940ms
Hetzner, Germany : 855 B/s | N/A | ping 28.244ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 72.58 MiB/s | 580.62 Mbps | ping 27.760ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 175.75 MiB/s | 1405.98 Mbps | ping 31.371ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 885 B/s | N/A | ping 52.585ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 1.95 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 19.746ms
Online, France : 244.53 MiB/s | 1956.26 Mbps | ping 19.369ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 125 B/s | N/A | ping 21.076ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 1.13 MiB/s | 9.06 Mbps | ping 355.975ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 152 B/s | N/A | ping 322.452ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 28.37 MiB/s | 226.95 Mbps | ping 57.822ms
Prima, Argentina : 131.24 KiB/s | 1.03 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 1.52 MiB/s | 12.15 Mbps | ping 168.336ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.74 MiB/s | 45.95 Mbps | ping 238.382ms
Linode, Singapore : 3.08 MiB/s | 24.63 Mbps | ping 300.121ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 144.17 KiB/s | 1.13 Mbps | ping 242.431ms
Benchmark finished in 120 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: ES)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: ES)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: No
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
OneTrust Region: ES [Madrid]
iQyi Oversea Region: ES
Bing Region: ES
YouTube CDN: Madrid
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (IP Banned By Netflix)
ChatGPT: No (Only Available with Web Browser)
Wikipedia Editability: No
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: EUR
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Reddit: No
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Admin Control Panel
Vultr’s Admin Control Panel is a powerful tool that puts you in the driver’s seat of your cloud infrastructure. Let’s delve into its features:
Server Management: The control panel allows you to create, view, start, stop, restart, reinstall, and destroy servers. This gives you full control over your server’s lifecycle.
Backups and Snapshots: You can enable or disable server backups and create, delete, or view snapshots. These features ensure data safety and allow for easy recovery.
User Management: You can create, edit, and view users. This is particularly useful for working in a team or managing client accounts.
API Access: The control panel enables the creation of API keys under your main account and sub-accounts. This adds a layer of security by supporting configurable IP access lists.
Single Sign-On: Simplify management of large teams by enabling federated identity management through on-premise and cloud solutions such as Okta and OneLogin.
Server Health Tracking: Determine when peak activity happens on your application. Server health graphs provide insight from the moment your server is created.
Flexible Settings Management: Many of Vultr’s services offer additional configurations to help meet your needs. Inside the control panel, you’ll find simple, intuitive management panels.
Account Management: Keep a close eye on your usage charges from one central place and pay only for what you use. Flexible payment options include major credit cards, PayPal, Alipay, and Bitcoin.
Security: Gain peace of mind by integrating your account with SSO or enabling multi-factor authentication.
Server Pricing
Vultr offers competitive pricing options, with monthly cloud computing starting at $2.50. This affordability, combined with its pay-as-you-go payment system, makes Vultr a cost-effective choice for many businesses and developers.
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
Payments
Vultr operates on a pay-as-you-go system, which means you only pay for the resources you use. This flexible payment system and competitive pricing make Vultr a cost-effective choice for many businesses and developers.
Credit and Debit Cards: Vultr accepts major credit card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB.
Digital Wallets: Digital wallets like PayPal and Alipay are also accepted.
Cryptocurrencies: In the spirit of embracing technology, Vultr accepts payments through BitPay, which supports various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Paxos (PAX), Binance USD (BUSD), Litecoin (LTC), USD Coin (USDC), and Gemini Dollar (GUSD).
Coupon
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Customer Support
Vultr’s Customer Support is designed to assist you with any inquiries or issues regarding their cloud hosting and SSD VPS servers.
- Support Ticket System: Existing customers can open a support ticket for any issues. This system allows for efficient tracking and resolution of problems.
- Contact Page: Vultr’s contact page provides a platform for users to send messages directly to the Vultr team. This is particularly useful for general inquiries.
- FAQs: Vultr has a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section that addresses common queries. This can be a quick way to find solutions to common problems.
- Direct Contact: You can call Vultr at +1 833-471-7100 for urgent matters.
- Social Media: Vultr maintains a presence on various social media platforms. You can try contacting their customer service team via direct messaging or by using comments or mentions.
While some users have reported slow response times, others have praised Vultr for its detailed explanations and instant response times. As with any service, experiences may vary, and it’s always a good idea to research and see if the support level meets your needs.
Conclusion
In the Basic Benchmark test, the server showed impressive I/O speeds, averaging 1160.5 MB/s, which is excellent. The upload and download speeds were equally impressive, reaching up to 17.4 Gbps for uploads and 9.7 Gbps for downloads in local tests.
Our YABS performance tests confirmed strong disk performance, with read and write speeds peaking at 2.72 GB/s and combining for a total of 5.28 GB/s in mixed tests. This indicates robust disk handling capacity suitable for demanding applications and heavy data tasks.
In our Geekbench 6 benchmark test, the server scored 2014 for single-core and 3658 for multi-core, placing it in the good performance category for single-core and excellent for multi-core tasks. UnixBench further validated this, with high scores in various CPU and file system benchmarks, highlighting its efficiency in single and multi-threaded operations.
Overall, the Vultr Span Madrid General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server is a high-performing option ideal for businesses needing reliable and fast computing power. The impressive disk I/O speeds and excellent benchmark scores make it well-suited for intensive applications and global operations.
In conclusion, Vultr’s Madrid server is a solid choice for high-performance needs, offering excellent speed and reliability across various benchmarks. This server can handle the load efficiently for local tasks or global applications.
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
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