Layer7 Networks France Paris AMD EPYC 7352 Free Cloud Server Test and Review
We recently tested the Layer7 Networks France Paris AMD EPYC 7352 Free Cloud Server, a 48-hour trial plan perfect for exploring web hosting options. This server runs on an AMD EPYC 7352 24-core Processor but allocates just 4 cores for the trial. It comes with 8 GB of RAM, 120 GB of SSD storage, and a speedy 1 Gbps internet port. You also get both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Powered by Debian GNU/Linux 11 and KVM virtualization, it offers a reliable setup for testing.
About Layer7 Networks
Layer7.net is a Germany-based hosting provider specializing in managed VPS, cloud servers, and dedicated servers designed for performance, flexibility, and affordability. Their offerings include servers powered by AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon CPUs, NVMe storage, and generous RAM options, suitable for applications requiring medium to high computational power. A unique feature is their free 48-hour test period, allowing new users to try the service risk-free before committing.
The company provides fully managed hosting, managing server management, updates, and backups—perfect for those who prefer a hands-off experience. With data centers in Germany and France, Layer7.net ensures geo-redundancy and low-latency access for European customers. Their competitive pricing, often paired with special offers, appeals to budget-conscious users seeking quality hosting solutions.
Flexibility is another strength, as Layer7.net supports custom ISO installations, enabling users to configure any x86-based system. Their services cater to a wide audience, including developers, businesses, and individuals with small websites or resource-intensive applications. While customer feedback varies—praising performance and support but occasionally citing communication challenges—Layer7.net remains a compelling option for reliable, scalable hosting tailored to diverse needs.
Pricing
| Server Type | CPU | RAM | NVMe Disk | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Epyc VPS (Trial) | 4 – 16 Shared Cores @ AMD Epyc | 8 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €0.00 |
| AMD Epyc VPS | 4 – 16 Shared Cores @ AMD Epyc | 8 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €5.99 / month |
| AMD Epyc VDS (Trial) | 4 – 16 Dedicated Cores @ AMD Epyc | 16 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €0.00 |
| AMD Epyc VDS | 4 – 16 Dedicated Cores @ AMD Epyc | 16 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €13.99 / month |
| Intel Xeon SP Gold VPS (Trial) | 4 – 16 Shared Cores @ Intel Xeon SP Gold | 8 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €0.00 |
| Intel Xeon SP Gold VPS | 4 – 16 Shared Cores @ Intel Xeon SP Gold | 8 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €4.99 / month |
| Intel Xeon SP Gold VDS (Trial) | 4 – 16 Dedicated Cores @ Intel Xeon SP Gold | 16 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €0.00 |
| Intel Xeon SP Gold VDS | 4 – 16 Dedicated Cores @ Intel Xeon SP Gold | 16 – 128 GB | 120 GB – 4 TB | €12.99 / month |
Official Website: https://Layer7.net
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Basic Information
Processor : AMD EPYC 7352 24-Core Processor
CPU Numbers : 4
CPU Frequency : 2295.686 MHz
CPU Cache : L1: 512.00 KB / L2: 2.00 MB / L3: 16.00 MB
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 354.26 MiB / 7.77 GiB
Swap : [ no swap partition or swap file detected ]
Disk Space : 2.06 GiB / 117.96 GiB
Boot Disk : /dev/vda1
Uptime : 0 days, 10 hour 17 min
Loads : 0.40, 0.13, 0.06
OS Release : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye) (x86_64)
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel Version : 5.10.0-13-amd64
TCP Acceleration : bbr
VM Type : KVM
NAT Type : Inconclusive
IPV4 ASN : AS199912 Layer7 Networks GmbH
IPV4 Location : Paris / Île-de-France / FR
IPV6 ASN : AS49434 Fbw Networks
IPV6 Location : France
IPV6 Subnet Mask : 48
GB6 Benchmark
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 1185
Multi Core | 3795
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/11242200
YABS completed in 7 min 2 sec
RAM Read/Write Tests
----------------------------Memory-Test---------------------------------
-> Memory Test (Fast Mode, 1-Pass @ 5sec)
Single Read Test: 39587.49 MB/s
Single Write Test: 17395.43 MB/s
Running memory speed test with the following options:
block size: 1KiB
total size: 102400MiB
operation: read
scope: global
Initializing worker threads...
Threads started!
Total operations: 59818742 (5981214.02 per second)
58416.74 MiB transferred (5841.03 MiB/sec)
General statistics:
total time: 10.0001s
total number of events: 59818742
Latency (ms):
min: 0.00
avg: 0.00
max: 0.21
95th percentile: 0.00
sum: 3283.80
Threads fairness:
events (avg/stddev): 59818742.0000/0.00
execution time (avg/stddev): 3.2838/0.00
Running memory speed test with the following options:
block size: 1KiB
total size: 102400MiB
operation: write
scope: global
Initializing worker threads...
Threads started!
Total operations: 49336420 (4933107.17 per second)
48180.10 MiB transferred (4817.49 MiB/sec)
General statistics:
total time: 10.0001s
total number of events: 49336420
Latency (ms):
min: 0.00
avg: 0.00
max: 0.27
95th percentile: 0.00
sum: 4420.89
Threads fairness:
events (avg/stddev): 49336420.0000/0.00
execution time (avg/stddev): 4.4209/0.00
Disk Read/Write Tests
------------------------Disk-dd-Read/Write-Test-------------------------
-> Disk test in progress (4K Block/1M Block, Direct Mode)
Block Size Write Test Read Test
100MB-4K Block 42.5 MB/s (10.37 IOPS, 2.47s)) 42.5 MB/s (10383 IOPS, 2.47s)
1GB-1M Block 262 MB/s (250 IOPS, 4.00s) 259 MB/s (246 IOPS, 4.05s)
-----------------------Disk-fio-Read/Write-Test-------------------------
Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 37.20 MB/s (9.3k) | 250.82 MB/s (3.9k)
Write | 37.29 MB/s (9.3k) | 252.14 MB/s (3.9k)
Total | 74.50 MB/s (18.6k) | 502.97 MB/s (7.8k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 240.00 MB/s (468) | 236.96 MB/s (231)
Write | 252.75 MB/s (493) | 252.74 MB/s (246)
Total | 492.75 MB/s (961) | 489.70 MB/s (477)
Iperf3 Network Tests
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.03 Gbits/sec | 986 Mbits/sec | 8.49 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 1.04 Gbits/sec | 975 Mbits/sec | 17.3 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 842 Mbits/sec | 929 Mbits/sec | 95.8 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 495 Mbits/sec | 613 Mbits/sec | 161 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 670 Mbits/sec | 785 Mbits/sec | 130 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 953 Mbits/sec | 957 Mbits/sec | 72.1 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | busy | busy | 198 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
---------------------------------
Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.04 Gbits/sec | 978 Mbits/sec | 8.51 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 1.03 Gbits/sec | 968 Mbits/sec | 17.3 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 790 Mbits/sec | 928 Mbits/sec | 95.8 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 625 Mbits/sec | 886 Mbits/sec | --
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 606 Mbits/sec | 901 Mbits/sec | 130 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 942 Mbits/sec | 943 Mbits/sec | 71.9 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | busy | busy | 198 ms UnixBench Tests
Benchmark Run: Fri Mar 28 2025 00:32:03 - 01:00:03
4 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 36031553.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 6766.9 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4604.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 993963.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 277230.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2534720.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1899121.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 36520.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 8953.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 12078.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 3530.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2386747.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 36031553.9 3087.5
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 6766.9 1230.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 4604.8 1070.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 993963.7 2510.0
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 277230.0 1675.1
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2534720.0 4370.2
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1899121.5 1526.6
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 36520.8 91.3
Process Creation 126.0 8953.3 710.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 12078.9 2848.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 3530.7 5884.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2386747.8 1591.2
========
System Benchmarks Index Score 1553.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benchmark Run: Fri Mar 28 2025 01:00:03 - 01:28:05
4 CPUs in system; running 4 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 142766231.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 27003.5 MWIPS (9.8 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 12424.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 593011.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 134664.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1752324.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 7442395.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 767453.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 31780.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 28331.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 4045.5 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 4330686.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 142766231.8 12233.6
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 27003.5 4909.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 12424.2 2889.3
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 593011.9 1497.5
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 134664.8 813.7
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1752324.9 3021.2
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 7442395.3 5982.6
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 767453.4 1918.6
Process Creation 126.0 31780.3 2522.2
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 28331.7 6682.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 4045.5 6742.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 4330686.8 2887.1
========
System Benchmarks Index Score 3402.3
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Streaming Unlock Tests
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Error: )
Disney+: No (IP Banned By Disney+ 1)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: DE)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: FR)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: Yes (Region: DE)
OneTrust Region: DE [Unknown]
iQyi Oversea Region: FR
Bing Region: DE (Risky)
Apple Region: FR
YouTube CDN: Paris
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (CDN IP Not Found)
ChatGPT: Yes
Google Gemini: No
Claude: No
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Google Play Store: Germany
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: EUR
---Forum---
Reddit: No
=======================================
IP Quality Detection
Data for reference only, does not represent 100% accurate, if and the actual situation is not consistent with the manual query multiple database comparison
The following is the number of each database, the output will come with the corresponding number of the database source
ipinfo databases [0] | scamalytics databases [1] | virustotal databases [2] | abuseipdb databases [3] | ip2location databases [4]
ip-api databases [5] | ipwhois databases [6] | ipregistry databases [7] | ipdata databases [8] | db-ip databases [9]
ipapiis databases [A] | ipapicom databases [B] | bigdatacloud databases [C] | cheervision databases [D] | ipqualityscore databases [E]
IPV4:
Security Score:
Reputation: 0 [2]
TrustScore: 9 [8]
VpnScore: 90 [8]
ProxyScore: 100 [8]
CommunityVoteHarmless: 0 [2]
CommunityVoteMalicious: 0 [2]
ThreatScore: 84 [8]
FraudScore: 0 [1 E]
AbuseScore: 0 [3]
ASNAbuseScore: 0.0234 (Elevated) [A]
CompannyAbuseScore: 0.0195 (Elevated) [A]
ThreatLevel: low [9]
Blacklist_Records_Statistics(how many blacklisted websites have records):
HarmlessnessRecords: 0 [2] MaliciousRecords: 0 [2] SuspiciousRecords: 0 [2] NoRecords: 94 [2]
Security Info:
UsageType: unknown [C] hosting [0 7 9] DataCenter/WebHosting/Transit [3] business [8 A]
CompanyType: business [A] hosting [0 7]
IsCloudProvider: Yes [7 D]
IsDatacenter: No [5 6 8 C] Yes [0 1 A]
IsMobile: No [5 A C] Yes [E]
IsProxy: No [0 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 A C D E]
IsVpn: No [0 1 6 7 A C D E]
IsTor: No [0 1 3 6 7 8 A C D E]
IsTorExit: No [1 7 D]
IsCrawler: No [9 A E]
IsAnonymous: No [1 6 7 8 D]
IsAttacker: No [7 8 D]
IsAbuser: No [7 8 A C D E]
IsThreat: No [7 8 C D]
IsRelay: No [0 7 8 C D]
IsBogon: No [7 8 A C D]
IsBot: No [E]
DNS-BlackList: 313(Total_Check) 0(Clean) 7(Blacklisted) 24(Other)
IPV6:
Security Score:
FraudScore: 0 [1]
AbuseScore: 0 [3]
ASNAbuseScore: 0.0234 (Elevated) [A]
CompannyAbuseScore: 0.0195 (Elevated) [A]
Security Info:
UsageType: DataCenter/WebHosting/Transit [3] business [A]
CompanyType: business [A]
IsCloudProvider: Yes [D]
IsDatacenter: Yes [1 A]
IsMobile: No [A]
IsProxy: No [1 A D]
IsVpn: No [1 A D]
IsTor: No [1 3 A D]
IsTorExit: No [1 D]
IsCrawler: No [A]
IsAnonymous: No [1 D]
IsAttacker: No [D]
IsAbuser: No [A D]
IsThreat: No [D]
IsRelay: No [D]
IsBogon: No [A D]
DNS-BlackList: 313(Total_Check) 0(Clean) 0(Blacklisted) 313(Other)
Google search feasibility: NO
Email Port Detection
Platform SMTP SMTPS POP3 POP3S IMAP IMAPS
LocalPort ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
QQ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
163 ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Sohu ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Yandex ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Gmail ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Outlook ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Office365 ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Yahoo ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
MailCOM ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
MailRU ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
AOL ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
GMX ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Sina ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Apple ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
FastMail ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
ProtonMail✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
MXRoute ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Namecrane ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
XYAMail ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
ZohoMail ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Inbox_eu ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Free_fr ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Looking Glass
None
Global Latency Tests
Query: ping 88.214.24.98, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 88.214.24.98 – RIPE NCC /24 AS199912 LAYER7-PAR1 – Germany [hosting]
Admin Control Panel
Conclusion
The server shines in performance tests. Geekbench 6 scores hit 1185 for single-core and 3795 for multi-core, showing solid power for tasks like development or light hosting. Memory speeds impress with reads at 39,587 MB/s and writes at 17,395 MB/s—great for handling data-heavy jobs. Disk speeds hover around 250 MB/s for larger blocks, which works fine for most needs. Network tests with iperf3 confirm 1 Gbps speeds across Europe, though they dip to 500-700 Mbps for far-off spots like Singapore or Los Angeles.
The server’s IP quality raises some red flags. It scores high for proxy use and abuse, which might hurt email delivery or search engine access. Streaming tests show mixed results—Disney+ and Netflix originals play fine, but Dazn fails, and Google search struggles. Email functionality disappoints too; only local ports work, while major providers like Gmail and Outlook stay blocked. This could limit its use for email-dependent projects.
Layer7 Networks’ free trial server delivers strong CPU and memory performance, making it a solid pick for testing or small workloads. The 1 Gbps network holds up well in Europe, and the setup feels stable. However, the IP issues and email restrictions might frustrate some users. If you need a quick, powerful test environment and can work around these quirks, this server offers good value for a free trial.
Official Website: https://Layer7.net
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