Vultr United Kingdom London General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server Test and Review
Our recent exploration of the Vultr General Purpose Cloud Dedicated Server in London, UK, revealed impressive features and performance metrics. Powered by an AMD EPYC-Rome Processor, with 2 CPU Cores, 8 GB RAM, and 50 GB NVMe SSD Storage, coupled with a 1 Gbps Internet connection, 5 TB data transfer, and both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, this server is built to impress.
This review covers a range of tests: the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to see how it performs, the Global Node Test to check internet speed from different locations, and the Global Ping Test to measure how fast it responds. We also ran The Media Unlock Test to check media access, the CloudFlare Internet Test to assess connection quality, and looked at web performance through PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About Vultr
Vultr, a name that resonates with power and versatility, is a beacon in cloud computing. With a user base exceeding 200,000 from over 150 countries, Vultr has etched its name as one of the industry’s leading cloud computing providers.
Let’s understand what makes Vultr a preferred choice for businesses and developers worldwide. At its core, Vultr offers cloud servers equipped with elastic SSD storage. This feature ensures all customers can access flexible and fast storage solutions regardless of size or needs.
But what truly sets Vultr apart is its advanced cloud platform. This platform is the backbone for delivering top-notch hosting services and robust cloud infrastructure. Whether you’re a small business looking to scale or a developer working on the next big thing, Vultr provides the tools and resources you need to succeed.
One of the unique aspects of Vultr is its commitment to global reach. With 25 optimized locations worldwide, Vultr ensures that your applications and services are always close to your users, providing them with the best possible experience.
Vultr also offers the Vultr Creator Program, a unique initiative that allows users to contribute to Vultr’s technical documentation and creative videos. Whether you are a technical writer or a video creator, the Vultr Creator Program offers a platform to showcase your skills and contribute to the Vultr community.
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC-Rome Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 1996.250 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 51.7 GB (7.7 GB Used)
Total Mem : 7.8 GB (268.5 MB Used)
Total Swap : 4.8 GB (0 Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 7 min
Load average : 0.36, 0.22, 0.10
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-28-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Location : London / GB
Region : England
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 1.3 GB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 1.3 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 1.3 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 1331.2 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 8955.57 Mbps 9044.21 Mbps 0.46 ms
Los Angeles, US 692.95 Mbps 7682.68 Mbps 130.88 ms
Dallas, US 871.97 Mbps 9207.22 Mbps 103.11 ms
Montreal, CA 555.62 Mbps 628.13 Mbps 78.24 ms
Amsterdam, NL 7879.05 Mbps 5828.56 Mbps 7.78 ms
Hongkong, CN 18.79 Mbps 1678.67 Mbps 330.46 ms
Mumbai, IN 1521.91 Mbps 8764.97 Mbps 142.83 ms
Singapore, SG 23.43 Mbps 123.49 Mbps 305.85 ms
Tokyo, JP 382.56 Mbps 4347.85 Mbps 234.41 ms
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Finished in : 4 min 44 sec
Timestamp : 2024-04-03 00:19:09 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 13 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC-Rome Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 1996.250 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 : 5.10.0-28-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 : Shoreditch, England (ENG)
Country : United Kingdom
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 163.71 MB/s (40.9k) | 1.50 GB/s (23.4k)
Write | 164.14 MB/s (41.0k) | 1.51 GB/s (23.6k)
Total | 327.85 MB/s (81.9k) | 3.01 GB/s (47.0k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.83 GB/s (3.5k) | 1.63 GB/s (1.5k)
Write | 1.92 GB/s (3.7k) | 1.74 GB/s (1.7k)
Total | 3.75 GB/s (7.3k) | 3.37 GB/s (3.2k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 9.04 Gbits/sec | 7.85 Gbits/sec | 1.28 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (10G) | 8.88 Gbits/sec | 6.14 Gbits/sec | 8.12 ms
Telia | Helsinki, FI (10G) | 5.88 Gbits/sec | 3.11 Gbits/sec | 32.3 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 3.12 Gbits/sec | 1.74 Gbits/sec | 92.4 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 3.68 Gbits/sec | 3.01 Gbits/sec | 163 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 1.67 Gbits/sec | 131 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 7.73 Gbits/sec | 4.11 Gbits/sec | 73.6 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 3.32 Gbits/sec | 1.78 Gbits/sec | 141 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 9.03 Gbits/sec | 7.50 Gbits/sec | 1.16 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (10G) | 9.70 Gbits/sec | 10.7 Gbits/sec | 7.97 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 3.73 Gbits/sec | 665 Mbits/sec | 92.6 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 3.20 Gbits/sec | 4.42 Gbits/sec | 164 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.26 Gbits/sec | 1.62 Gbits/sec | 131 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | busy | 4.80 Gbits/sec | 73.5 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 4.69 Gbits/sec | 1.43 Gbits/sec | 141 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 1385
Multi Core | 2549
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/5573241
YABS completed in 15 min 20 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Wed Apr 03 2024 00:37:57 - 01:05:55
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 41433721.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 7177.5 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5026.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1076528.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 285406.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 3195639.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1825516.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 49774.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 12377.4 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 11918.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2536.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1482658.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 41433721.5 3550.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 7177.5 1305.0
Execl Throughput 43.0 5026.2 1168.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1076528.4 2718.5
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 285406.7 1724.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 3195639.2 5509.7
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1825516.8 1467.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 49774.1 124.4
Process Creation 126.0 12377.4 982.3
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 11918.6 2811.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2536.6 4227.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1482658.6 988.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1606.2
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Benchmark Run: Wed Apr 03 2024 01:05:55 - 01:33:56
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 81609606.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 14291.5 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 10246.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1302409.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 413018.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 4218107.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 3641373.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 447470.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 21893.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 15650.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2313.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2322125.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 81609606.9 6993.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 14291.5 2598.5
Execl Throughput 43.0 10246.3 2382.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1302409.6 3288.9
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 413018.0 2495.6
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 4218107.0 7272.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 3641373.0 2927.1
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 447470.4 1118.7
Process Creation 126.0 21893.8 1737.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 15650.0 3691.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2313.7 3856.1
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2322125.5 1548.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2878.8
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 108.61.196.101
Test IPv6: 2001:19f0:7400:8001:5400:ff:fe00:5367
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 581.40 MiB/s | 4651.16 Mbps | ping 0.396ms
Gdrive : 7.85 KiB/s | 0.06 Mbps | ping 0.538ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 2.11 MiB/s | 16.88 Mbps | ping 74.117ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 581.96 KiB/s | 4.55 Mbps | ping 137.002ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 776.06 KiB/s | 6.06 Mbps | ping 70.828ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 41.82 MiB/s | 334.59 Mbps | ping 131.814ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 1.87 MiB/s | 14.96 Mbps | ping 107.477ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 41.74 MiB/s | 333.89 Mbps | ping 130.006ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 33.36 MiB/s | 266.86 Mbps | ping 69.603ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 31.70 MiB/s | 253.64 Mbps | ping 87.058ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 552.49 MiB/s | 4419.89 Mbps | ping 0.426ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 205.74 KiB/s | 1.61 Mbps | ping 13.939ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.30 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 16.922ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 90.83 MiB/s | 726.61 Mbps | ping 9.928ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 387.60 MiB/s | 3100.78 Mbps | ping 5.852ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 2.55 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 28.563ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 9.31 KiB/s | 0.07 Mbps | ping 4.457ms
Online, France : 326.60 MiB/s | 2612.81 Mbps | ping 8.154ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 1.92 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 23.132ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 10.16 MiB/s | 81.30 Mbps | ping 281.451ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 106 B/s | N/A | ping 309.401ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 40.70 MiB/s | 325.60 Mbps | ping 48.399ms
Prima, Argentina : 131.79 KiB/s | 1.03 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 337.51 KiB/s | 2.64 Mbps | ping 161.747ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 6.16 MiB/s | 49.25 Mbps | ping 238.525ms
Linode, Singapore : 6.23 MiB/s | 49.86 Mbps | ping 227.874ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 24.07 MiB/s | 192.55 Mbps | ping 231.579ms
Benchmark finished in 94 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 45.77.225.176, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 45.77.225.176 – ARIN /21 AS20473 CHOOPA – United Kingdom, England, Shoreditch
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Wed Apr 3 00:11:19 UTC 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Vultr (45.77.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: GB)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: GB)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: GB)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: GB
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: GBP
ChatGPT: Only Available with Web Browser
Bing Region: GB
Instagram Licensed Audio: Yes
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: Vultr (2a05:f480:1000:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: Yes (Region: GB)
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: GB)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: No
Bing Region: FR
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
The Admin Control Panel is the heart of your interaction with Vultr. It’s where you can manage your server and offer managed cloud hosting services through a web-based interface. This includes services such as a web server, DNS, email, FTP, databases, and firewall configuration.
Secondly, Vultr supports all popular Linux control panels for controlling your cloud server. This means you can choose the control panel that best suits your needs. Some supported control panels include Ajenti, CentOS Web Panel, cPanel, DirectAdmin, Hestia Control Panel, Plesk, VestaCP, Virtualmin, and Webmin.
Thirdly, Vultr’s Admin Control Panel is not just about managing your server. It’s also about expanding and managing your infrastructure. Whether running a small business or a large enterprise, the Admin Control Panel gives you the tools to scale and grow.
Moreover, Vultr has a mobile app called Cloud Admin for Vultr. This app provides a control panel to manage your Vultr Cloud Account, instances, and snapshots. It supports functionalities like creating, viewing, starting, stopping, restarting, reinstalling, and destroying servers. It also allows you to enable or disable server backups and create, delete, or view snapshots.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
Payments
Vultr accepts a wide range of payment methods. This includes major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. The flexibility of payment options ensures that users from different regions can easily access Vultr’s services.
Secondly, in addition to traditional payment methods, Vultr embraces the digital age by accepting cryptocurrencies. Users can make payments directly from their crypto wallets using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other popular cryptocurrencies.
Thirdly, Vultr supports popular digital payment platforms like PayPal, Alipay, and UnionPay. These platforms are known for their convenience and security, making them a preferred choice for many users.
Coupon
Use Code: VULTRMATCH
Double your deposit! When you open a new account, Vultr will match your first deposit dollar for dollar, up to $100. It cannot be combined with other offers, only for new customers.
Use Code: FLYVULTR250
Try Vultr for free with a $250 free credit. New customers only.
Use Code: 25OFF
New Cloud Compute instances will receive a 25% discount if the instance is active. The offer is valid for new customers only, for instances launched within 30 days of account creation.
Customer Support
Vultr provides a comprehensive support page with helpful guides, FAQs, and support tickets. Whether you need to troubleshoot, optimize, or secure your cloud infrastructure, Vultr’s support team is ready to assist you.
You can contact Vultr through their contact page with any questions or concerns. Existing customers can open a support ticket directly from their account. This ensures that your queries get directed to the right department, providing a swift and efficient resolution.
Conclusion
The Basic Bench tests demonstrated outstanding I/O speeds consistently around 1.3 GB/s, surpassing the excellent mark. Network performance varied across global locations, with especially high speeds within Europe and notable performance across major cities in North America and Asia, albeit with some latency challenges in farther regions like Hong Kong and Singapore. The mixed read/write operations in the Yabs Performance Bench showed remarkable disk performance, achieving speeds up to 3.75 GB/s for larger blocks – indicating superior hardware capabilities at work.
Our Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test yielded a single-core score of 1385 and a multi-core score of 2549, marking the server’s CPU performance as solidly good. UnixBench scores further validated the server’s muscle, particularly in multi-core settings where performance metrics like system call overhead, shell script execution, and context switching exceeded baseline values, earning a high system benchmarks index score of 2878.8 on dual CPU runs.
In conclusion, the Vultr London server packs a serious punch across the board, from dazzling I/O speeds and robust network performance to commendable CPU power, as evidenced by Geekbench and UnixBench testing. Its ability to handle high-load tasks and maintain performance consistency underpins its suitability for demanding web applications and services. It is an excellent choice for developers and businesses looking for reliable, high-performing web hosting solutions.
Official Website: https://www.vultr.com
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