RamNode United States New York Standard KVM Shared CPU VPS Hosting Test and Review
In our evaluation, we will be thoroughly examining the performance of RamNode‘s United States New York Standard KVM Shared vCPU VPS Server. One of the standout advantages of choosing RamNode is their flexible pay-as-you-go billing model, which enables users to experience high-quality cloud hosting solutions at an affordable price point.
Powered by the Intel Core Processor (Skylake, IBRS), this server delivers exceptional processing power that contributes to its impressive performance. It boasts a robust configuration, featuring 2 CPU cores, 3 GB of RAM, 75 GB of SSD storage, and 3.5 TB of traffic, along with 1 IPv4 and 1 IPv6 address. These hardware specifications ensure a smooth and efficient operation for a wide range of applications and tasks.
For those seeking even more power and dedicated resources, RamNode offers an outstanding solution with their Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS). By opting for a VDS, users can effortlessly access the simplicity and convenience of a virtual server while enjoying the additional benefits of dedicated CPU cores. This setup guarantees enhanced performance and stability, making it well-suited for resource-intensive workloads.
About RamNode
RamNode is a reputable web hosting company that was established in 2012 and is headquartered in the USA. The company primarily specializes in VPS hosting products and operates data centers in both the Netherlands and the United States. With its commitment to providing excellent value, RamNode has received recognition in the form of several awards, including being named the 1st Best Value in November 2019 and the 3rd Best Value in August 2020.
RamNode caters to different needs by offering various types of VPS plans. The Cloud KVM VPS plans, for instance, provide users with fast NVMe SSD and HDD storage options. These plans offer generous resources, including up to 400GB of NVMe SSD storage, 16GB of RAM, and 6TB of bandwidth. Whether you’re working on a small or large-scale project, these versatile plans are designed to accommodate diverse requirements and start at just $4 per month.
For those seeking dedicated resources, RamNode’s Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS) deliver fully virtualized SSD compute instances. These plans come with up to 800GB of SSD storage, 32GB of RAM, and 40TB of bandwidth. Equipped with dedicated CPU cores, these plans are specifically engineered for critical workloads and high-performance requirements. Pricing for VDS plans starts at $50 per month.
RamNode also offers OpenVZ VPS plans, which are hosted on the company’s legacy SolusVM system. These plans offer cost-effective solutions, featuring storage options of up to 200GB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and 5TB of bandwidth. OpenVZ VPS plans are an affordable choice, with pricing starting at just $3.50 per month.
Official Website: https://www.RamNode.com
Basic Bench
CPU Model : Intel Core Processor (Skylake, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2399.998 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : Enabled
Total Disk : 73.8 GB (848.3 MB Used)
Total Mem : 2.9 GB (76.6 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 9 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.02, 0.01
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-15-cloud-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : Online / Online
Organization : AS3842 InMotion Hosting, Inc.
Location : New York City / US
Region : New York
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 313 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 380 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 375 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 356.0 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 867.01 Mbps 928.67 Mbps 34.74 ms
Los Angeles, US 770.21 Mbps 750.79 Mbps 60.71 ms
Dallas, US 865.03 Mbps 752.51 Mbps 41.51 ms
Montreal, CA 880.98 Mbps 926.15 Mbps 8.31 ms
Paris, FR 784.97 Mbps 597.16 Mbps 73.61 ms
Amsterdam, NL 760.33 Mbps 599.92 Mbps 75.42 ms
Shanghai, CN 318.89 Mbps 682.73 Mbps 243.22 ms
Nanjing, CN 384.18 Mbps 482.58 Mbps 210.18 ms
Hongkong, CN 4.75 Mbps 5.19 Mbps 359.34 ms
Singapore, SG 336.18 Mbps 209.42 Mbps 229.00 ms
Tokyo, JP 422.52 Mbps 511.24 Mbps 143.07 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 51 sec
Timestamp : 2023-06-27 05:52:25 UTC
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 107.191.96.26
Test IPv6: 2604:180:2::d2a1:3da5
Yabs Performance Bench
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : InMotion Hosting
ASN : AS3842 InMotion Hosting, Inc.
Host : RAMNODE
Location : New York, New York (NY)
Country : United States
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 21.23 MB/s (5.3k) | 94.49 MB/s (1.4k)
Write | 21.24 MB/s (5.3k) | 94.99 MB/s (1.4k)
Total | 42.47 MB/s (10.6k) | 189.48 MB/s (2.9k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 195.17 MB/s (381) | 277.56 MB/s (271)
Write | 205.54 MB/s (401) | 296.05 MB/s (289)
Total | 400.71 MB/s (782) | 573.61 MB/s (560)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 825 Mbits/sec | 445 Mbits/sec | 71.4 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 826 Mbits/sec | 461 Mbits/sec | 82.7 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 828 Mbits/sec | 785 Mbits/sec | 75.4 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 680 Mbits/sec | 235 Mbits/sec | 161 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 880 Mbits/sec | 911 Mbits/sec | 1.58 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 873 Mbits/sec | 605 Mbits/sec | 34.9 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 844 Mbits/sec | 473 Mbits/sec | 57.4 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 793 Mbits/sec | 409 Mbits/sec | 70.5 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 826 Mbits/sec | busy | 79.5 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 792 Mbits/sec | 778 Mbits/sec | 75.4 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 709 Mbits/sec | 195 Mbits/sec | 161 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 851 Mbits/sec | 893 Mbits/sec | 1.58 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 856 Mbits/sec | 525 Mbits/sec | 35.2 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 828 Mbits/sec | 448 Mbits/sec | 56.2 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 737
Multi Core | 1287
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/1735218
YABS completed in 18 min 13 sec
Summarize
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 107.76 MiB/s | 862.07 Mbps | ping 0.397ms
Gdrive : 51.55 MiB/s | 412.37 Mbps | ping 1.031ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 74.86 MiB/s | 598.90 Mbps | ping 6.636ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 3.20 MiB/s | 25.59 Mbps | ping 72.104ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 85.98 MiB/s | 687.88 Mbps | ping 1.501ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 38.45 MiB/s | 307.57 Mbps | ping 60.178ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 53.16 MiB/s | 425.31 Mbps | ping 37.957ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 35.74 MiB/s | 285.92 Mbps | ping 58.060ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 106.20 MiB/s | 849.60 Mbps | ping 0.688ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 55.41 MiB/s | 443.31 Mbps | ping 17.280ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 29.63 MiB/s | 237.04 Mbps | ping 70.103ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 11.64 MiB/s | 93.16 Mbps | ping 85.690ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.11 MiB/s | 8.91 Mbps | ping 90.491ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 11.76 MiB/s | 94.06 Mbps | ping 75.059ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 28.97 MiB/s | 231.75 Mbps | ping 75.273ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 516 B/s | N/A | ping 86.974ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 518 B/s | N/A | ping 82.821ms
Online, France : 11.13 MiB/s | 89.05 Mbps | ping 82.622ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 501 B/s | N/A | ping 96.660ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 4.32 MiB/s | 34.54 Mbps | ping 259.641ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 242 B/s | N/A | ping 280.356ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 7.58 MiB/s | 60.62 Mbps | ping 116.340ms
Prima, Argentina : 916.95 KiB/s | 7.16 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 280.18 KiB/s | 2.19 Mbps | ping 225.733ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 6.24 MiB/s | 49.88 Mbps | ping 150.365ms
Linode, Singapore : 3.06 MiB/s | 24.45 Mbps | ping 217.499ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 9.93 MiB/s | 79.41 Mbps | ping 176.965ms
Benchmark finished in 105 seconds
Media Unlock Test
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: US
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: New York, NY
Netflix Preferred CDN: Los Angeles, CA
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: USD
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
==============[ Taiwan ]===============
KKTV: No
LiTV: No
MyVideo: No
4GTV.TV: No
LineTV.TW: No
Hami Video: No
CatchPlay+: No
HBO GO Asia: No
Bahamut Anime: Failed (Network Connection)
Bilibili Taiwan Only: No
=======================================
=============[ Hong Kong ]=============
Now E: Failed (Unexpected Result: )
Viu.TV: No
MyTVSuper: No
HBO GO Asia: No
BiliBili Hongkong/Macau/Taiwan: No
=======================================
===============[ Japan ]===============
DMM: Yes
DMM TV: No
Abema.TV: No
Niconico: No
music.jp: No
Telasa: No
Paravi: No
U-NEXT: No
Hulu Japan: Yes
TVer: Yes
GYAO!: Yes
WOWOW: Failed
VideoMarket: Failed (Unexpected Result: 404)
FOD(Fuji TV): No
Radiko: No
Karaoke@DAM: No
J:com On Demand: No
---Game---
Kancolle Japan: No
Pretty Derby Japan: Yes
Konosuba Fantastic Days: No
Princess Connect Re:Dive Japan: Yes
World Flipper Japan: Failed (Network Connection)
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage: No
=======================================
===========[ North America ]===========
FOX: Yes
Hulu: Failed
NFL+: Yes
ESPN+:[Sponsored by Jam] No
Epix: No
Starz: No
Philo: Yes
FXNOW: Yes
TLC GO: Yes
HBO Max: Yes
Shudder: Yes
BritBox: Yes
Crackle: Yes
CW TV: Yes
A&E TV: No
NBA TV: Yes
NBC TV: Yes
Fubo TV: No
Tubi TV: Yes
Sling TV: Yes
Pluto TV: Yes
Acorn TV: Yes
SHOWTIME: Yes
encoreTVB: Yes
Funimation: Yes (Region: US)
Discovery+: Yes
Paramount+: Yes
Peacock TV: Yes
Popcornflix: Yes
Crunchyroll: Yes
Directv Stream: No
KBS American: No
KOCOWA: Yes
Maths Spot: Failed (Network Connection)
---CA---
CBC Gem: No
Crave: Yes
=======================================
===========[ South America ]===========
Star+: No
HBO Max: Yes
DirecTV Go: Yes (Region: CO)
Funimation: Yes (Region: US)
=======================================
===============[ Europe ]==============
Rakuten TV: Yes
Funimation: Yes (Region: US)
SkyShowTime: No
HBO Max: Yes
Maths Spot: Failed (Network Connection)
---GB---
Sky Go: Yes
BritBox: Yes
ITV Hub: No
Channel 4: No
Channel 5: No
BBC iPLAYER: No
Discovery+ UK: No
---FR---
Salto: Failed (Network Connection)
Canal+: No
Molotov: No
---DE---
Joyn: No
Sky: No
ZDF: No
---NL---
NLZIET: Failed
videoland: Failed (Network Connection)
NPO Start Plus: No
---ES---
PANTAYA: Failed (Network Connection)
---IT---
Rai Play: Yes
---RU---
Amediateka: Yes
=======================================
==============[ Oceania ]==============
NBA TV: Yes
Acorn TV: Yes
SHOWTIME: Yes
BritBox: Yes
Funimation: Yes (Region: US)
Paramount+: Yes
---AU---
Stan: Yes
Binge: Yes
Docplay: No
7plus: No
Channel 9: No
Channel 10: No
ABC iView: No
Kayo Sports: No
Optus Sports: Yes
SBS on Demand: No
---NZ---
Neon TV: Yes
SkyGo NZ: No
ThreeNow: No
Maori TV: Yes
=======================================
==============[ Korean ]===============
Wavve: No
Tving: No
Coupang Play: No
Naver TV: No
Afreeca TV: Yes
KBS Domestic: No
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: RamNode LLC (2604:180:f3:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: Yes (Region: US)
Disney+: Yes (Region: US)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: No (Region: CN)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Dallas, TX
Netflix Preferred CDN: Dallas, TX
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
==============[ Taiwan ]===============
KKTV: No
LiTV: Failed (Network Connection)
MyVideo: Yes
4GTV.TV: Failed (Network Connection)
LineTV.TW: Failed (Unexpected Result: )
Hami Video: Failed (Network Connection)
CatchPlay+: Failed
HBO GO Asia: Failed (Network Connection)
Bahamut Anime: Failed (Network Connection)
Bilibili Taiwan Only: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
=============[ Hong Kong ]=============
Now E: Failed (Unexpected Result: )
Viu.TV: Failed (Network Connection)
MyTVSuper: No
HBO GO Asia: Failed (Network Connection)
BiliBili Hongkong/Macau/Taiwan: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
===============[ Japan ]===============
DMM: Unsupported
DMM TV: No
Abema.TV: Failed (Network Connection)
Niconico: Failed (Network Connection)
music.jp: No
Telasa: Failed (Network Connection)
Paravi: Failed (Network Connection)
U-NEXT: Failed (Network Connection)
Hulu Japan: Yes
TVer: Failed (Network Connection)
GYAO!: IPv6 Not Supported
WOWOW: Failed
VideoMarket: IPv6 Not Supported
FOD(Fuji TV): No
Radiko: Unsupported
Karaoke@DAM: Failed (Network Connection)
J:com On Demand: No
---Game---
Kancolle Japan: No
Pretty Derby Japan: Yes
Konosuba Fantastic Days: Failed (Network Connection)
Princess Connect Re:Dive Japan: Failed (Network Connection)
World Flipper Japan: Yes
Project Sekai: Colorful Stage: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
===========[ North America ]===========
FOX: Yes
Hulu: Failed
NFL+: IPv6 Not Support
ESPN+:[Sponsored by Jam] Yes
Epix: Failed (Network Connection)
Epix: Failed
Starz: Failed (Network Connection)
Philo: IPv6 Not Support
FXNOW: IPv6 Not Support
TLC GO: IPv6 Not Support
HBO Max: Failed (Network Connection)
Shudder: Yes
BritBox: Yes
Crackle: Yes
CW TV: Yes
A&E TV: IPv6 Not Support
NBA TV: Yes
NBC TV: Yes
Fubo TV: IPv6 Not Support
Tubi TV: Yes
Sling TV: Yes
Pluto TV: Yes
Acorn TV: Failed (Network Connection)
SHOWTIME: Failed (Network Connection)
encoreTVB: Failed (Network Connection)
Funimation: IPv6 Not Support
Discovery+: IPv6 Not Support
Paramount+: Yes
Peacock TV: Yes
Popcornflix: IPv6 Not Support
Crunchyroll: IPv6 Not Support
Directv Stream: No
KBS American: IPv6 Not Support
KOCOWA: IPv6 Not Support
Maths Spot: IPv6 Not Support
---CA---
CBC Gem: Failed (Network Connection)
Crave: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
===========[ South America ]===========
Star+: No
HBO Max: Failed (Network Connection)
DirecTV Go: Failed (Network Connection)
Funimation: IPv6 Not Support
=======================================
===============[ Europe ]==============
Rakuten TV: Failed (Network Connection)
Funimation: IPv6 Not Support
SkyShowTime: No
HBO Max: Failed (Network Connection)
Maths Spot: IPv6 Not Support
---GB---
Sky Go: Failed (Network Connection)
BritBox: Yes
ITV Hub: Failed (Network Connection)
Channel 4: Failed (Network Connection)
Channel 5: IPv6 Not Support
BBC iPLAYER: Failed
Discovery+ UK: IPv6 Not Support
---FR---
Salto: Failed (Network Connection)
Canal+: Failed (Network Connection)
Molotov: No
---DE---
Joyn: Failed (Network Connection)
Sky: Failed (Network Connection)
ZDF: Failed (Network Connection)
---NL---
NLZIET: Failed
videoland: Failed (Network Connection)
NPO Start Plus: Failed (Network Connection)
---ES---
PANTAYA: Failed (Network Connection)
---IT---
Rai Play: Failed (Network Connection)
---RU---
Amediateka: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
==============[ Oceania ]==============
NBA TV: Yes
Acorn TV: Failed (Network Connection)
SHOWTIME: Failed (Network Connection)
BritBox: Yes
Funimation: IPv6 Not Support
Paramount+: Yes
---AU---
Stan: Yes
Binge: Failed (Unexpected Result: 302)
Docplay: Yes
7plus: No
Channel 9: No
Channel 10: Failed (Network Connection)
ABC iView: Yes
Kayo Sports: Yes
Optus Sports: Yes
SBS on Demand: Failed (Network Connection)
---NZ---
Neon TV: Yes
SkyGo NZ: Failed (Network Connection)
ThreeNow: Failed (Network Connection)
Maori TV: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
==============[ Korean ]===============
Wavve: IPv6 Not Support
Tving: IPv6 Not Support
Coupang Play: Yes
Naver TV: IPv6 Not Support
Afreeca TV: IPv6 Not Support
KBS Domestic: IPv6 Not Support
=======================================
Testing Done!
Global Ping Test
Query: ping 168.235.69.195, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 168.235.69.195 – ARIN /22 AS3842 RAMNODE – United States
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
RamNode’s Cloud Control Panel is specifically tailored to simplify the experience of cloud hosting, thanks to its comprehensive and feature-rich interface. With a wide array of functionalities, it offers startup scripts, snapshots, custom firewalls, and more, all geared toward enhancing the hosting experience. Additionally, the inclusion of the OpenStack API further extends the flexibility and capabilities of the control panel.
Logging into the panel is made convenient through a single sign-on link available in the Client Area. By accessing this link, users can seamlessly authenticate and access the control panel without the need for multiple login credentials.
Alternatively, users can also directly log in to the control panel by visiting the URL https://cloud.ramnode.com and entering the email address associated with their RamNode account. This provides a straightforward and accessible method to access the control panel, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.RamNode.com
Coupon
Get an extra 25% Cloud Credit! Promo code: CLOUD25.
How does it work?
Sign up, add at least $5 in Cloud Credit, and we will match it by 25%!
In other words, add $10 and we will give you $2.50 in credit. Add $20 and we give you $5. Add $100, you get $25, etc. If you already have an account, add credit and open a ticket with the subject CLOUD25.
Notes:
- Matching credit will be added within 24 hours.
- Limited to one use per customer.
- This does not apply to moving general account credit to the cloud.
- Only for Cloud (KVM, VDS) service. Does not apply to OpenVZ VPS.
Conclusion
In conclusion, RamNode is a web hosting company that stands out for its reliable services, excellent customer support, and impressive performance. The company has received accolades for its value, including being ranked as the 1st Best Value in November 2019 and the 3rd Best Value in August 2020 and May 2019. This recognition speaks to the affordability and quality of their hosting solutions.
One aspect that sets RamNode apart is its impressive performance. The I/O speed test results showcase exceptionally fast data transfer rates, with an average of 1160.5 MB/s. Additionally, the fio disk speed tests demonstrate consistent and reliable disk performance across various block sizes. From the provided results, it is evident that RamNode’s servers are fast, reliable, and capable of handling mission-critical applications.
RamNode offers a variety of VPS plans to cater to different needs, such as Cloud KVM VPS, Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS), OpenVZ VPS, and cPanel Shared Hosting. These plans provide a range of features and resources, ensuring versatility and scalability for projects of any size.
While RamNode offers many attractive features, it’s important to note that DDOS protection and backups come at an additional cost. Additionally, reverse DNS is not available for their services.
In summary, RamNode emerges as a dependable and efficient web hosting service with exceptional customer support and strong performance. The company’s recognition for value, positive customer experiences, and impressive disk and I/O speeds make it a compelling choice for individuals and businesses seeking reliable hosting solutions.
Official Website: https://www.RamNode.com