Zenlayer USA Los Angeles AMD EPYC-Rome General Purpose Elastic Compute Instance Test and Review
We put Zenlayer‘s Los Angeles z2a.cpu.2 plan server to the test, examining its performance for various tasks. This server boasts 2 cores, 4GB of RAM, a 20GB SSD, and a 1Gbps network connection. Our tests included benchmarking the CPU, SSD, and network speeds, as well as evaluating its performance for general web hosting tasks.
About Zenlayer
Founded in 2014, Zenlayer aims to make it easier for businesses to deploy and manage their digital infrastructure worldwide. With its headquarters in Los Angeles, the company also has a strong presence in key markets across the globe, including Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America. This strategic positioning allows Zenlayer to provide low-latency connections and high-performance services, which are crucial for today’s digital economy.
There are several reasons why businesses might choose Zenlayer as their hosting provider. Firstly, its global presence and private backbone network ensure low-latency connections and high-performance services. This is particularly important for businesses that operate internationally or rely on real-time data transfer.
Secondly, Zenlayer’s diverse range of services allows businesses to find solutions that meet their specific needs. Whether you’re looking for cloud networking, edge computing, bare metal cloud, or managed services, Zenlayer has you covered. Additionally, the company’s focus on customization and flexibility means that you can tailor your infrastructure to suit your unique requirements.
Official Website: https://www.zenlayer.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC-Rome Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2595.124 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 19.6 GB (1.4 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (243.6 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 18 min
Load average : 0.15, 0.59, 0.45
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-30-cloud-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✗ Offline
Organization : AS62610 Zenlayer Inc
Location : Los Angeles / US
Region : California
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 114 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 106 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 106 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 108.7 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 1200.64 Mbps 286.32 Mbps 0.83 ms
Los Angeles, US 18492.50 Mbps 17473.31 Mbps 0.81 ms
Dallas, US 2801.73 Mbps 8788.47 Mbps 28.83 ms
Montreal, CA 647.65 Mbps 931.72 Mbps 67.31 ms
Paris, FR 608.91 Mbps 5814.67 Mbps 135.44 ms
Amsterdam, NL 508.82 Mbps 5613.14 Mbps 126.12 ms
Beijing, CN 314.13 Mbps 4192.28 Mbps 196.69 ms
Shanghai, CN 476.55 Mbps 2577.81 Mbps 173.01 ms
Hong Kong, CN 2.29 Mbps 0.24 Mbps 264.59 ms
Singapore, SG 193.12 Mbps 745.35 Mbps 182.35 ms
Tokyo, JP 728.27 Mbps 7092.60 Mbps 116.85 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 51 sec
Timestamp : 2024-12-10 16:22:04 PST
Geekbench 6 Benchmark: CPU Score
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 1213
Multi Core | 2260
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/9354646
YABS completed in 7 min 52 sec
Global Node Test: Network Speed
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 826.45 MiB/s | 6611.57 Mbps | ping 0.363ms
Gdrive : 7.88 KiB/s | 0.06 Mbps | ping 0.375ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 1.11 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 57.964ms
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 52.47 KiB/s | 0.41 Mbps | ping 76.341ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 3.64 MiB/s | 29.15 Mbps | ping 26.602ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 74.85 MiB/s | 598.80 Mbps | ping 30.636ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 177.62 MiB/s | 1420.96 Mbps | ping 0.367ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 36.04 MiB/s | 288.34 Mbps | ping 66.257ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 46.77 MiB/s | 374.17 Mbps | ping 48.134ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 411.62 KiB/s | 3.22 Mbps | ping 131.495ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 34.88 KiB/s | 0.27 Mbps | ping 146.500ms
Hetzner, Germany : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 158.612ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 13.40 MiB/s | 107.17 Mbps | ping 153.203ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 321.83 KiB/s | 2.51 Mbps | ping 157.441ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 457 B/s | N/A | ping 151.437ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 536 B/s | N/A | ping 148.989ms
Online, France : 13.05 MiB/s | 104.39 Mbps | ping 135.165ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 168 B/s | N/A | ping 161.590ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 13.55 MiB/s | 108.43 Mbps | ping 143.134ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 181 B/s | N/A | ping 182.685ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 7.45 MiB/s | 59.60 Mbps | ping 169.906ms
Prima, Argentina : 451.94 KiB/s | 3.53 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 438 B/s | N/A | ping 181.921ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 20.74 MiB/s | 165.92 Mbps | ping 109.806ms
Linode, Singapore : 9.66 MiB/s | 77.29 Mbps | ping 200.015ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 23.13 MiB/s | 185.03 Mbps | ping 112.168ms
Benchmark finished in 108 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 107.151.219.143, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 107.151.219.143 – ARIN /24 AS62610 ZEN-DPS – United States [hosting]
Looking Glass
Done
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
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Dazn: Failed (Error: )
Disney+: No (IP Banned By Disney+ 1)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: No
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: No
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
OneTrust Region: US [Unknown]
iQyi Oversea Region: US
Bing Region: US
YouTube CDN: Los Angeles, CA
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (CDN IP Not Found)
ChatGPT: Yes
Google Gemini: No
Wikipedia Editability: No
Google Play Store: China
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: USD
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Reddit: No
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Admin Control Panel
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.zenlayer.com
Coupon
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Conclusion
The server’s storage speed proved to be its weakest point. Averaging around 109 MB/s in our I/O tests, the SSD falls short of our expectations for decent performance (above 500 MB/s) and lands squarely in the “poor” category. This could lead to slower loading times for websites and applications hosted on this server.
On the other hand, the CPU performed admirably. A single-core score of 1213 on Geekbench 6 puts it comfortably in the “good” range, indicating it can handle demanding single-threaded tasks effectively. The multi-core score of 2260 also suggests decent performance for multi-threaded applications.
Network speeds from the Los Angeles test location were blazing fast, as expected. However, speeds to international locations varied considerably. While connections to major cities like Tokyo and Amsterdam showed good download speeds, performance in Hong Kong was exceptionally poor. This highlights the importance of considering the target audience location when choosing a server.
Finally, while we conducted further tests using tools like YABS, Global Ping Test, Media Unlock Test, CloudFlare Internet Test, PageSpeed Insights, and GTmetrix (results not detailed here), the storage speed and variable international network performance are key takeaways.
In conclusion, the Zenlayer z2a.cpu.2 instances in Los Angeles show promise with its good CPU performance. However, the slow storage speed is a significant drawback. While local network speeds are excellent, users targeting a global audience should carefully consider the performance variations observed in our international network tests. This server might be suitable for CPU-intensive tasks with limited storage needs and a primarily local user base.
Official Website: https://www.zenlayer.com
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