LightNode Argentina Buenos Aires Intel Xeon Processor VPS Hosting Test and Review
We will test the LightNode Argentina Buenos Shared vCPU VPS Server this time. The server is powered by an Intel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS) and has 2 CPU cores, 4 GB of RAM, 50 GB of SSD storage, 1 TB of outbound traffic, and 1 IPv4 address.
Our analysis encompasses various rigorous tests: the Basic Benchmark and Yabs Benchmark for essential metrics, the Global Node Test for extensive network assessment, and the Global Ping Test for latency measurement.
We also test the Media Unlock for regional accessibility, the CloudFlare Internet Test for connection quality, and web performance evaluations via PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance. You will gain profound insights into overall server performance through these exhaustive assessments.
About LightNode
LightNode is a global cloud computing service that provides NVMe SSD VPS hosting in over 30+ locations around the world. It offers a flexible and scalable solution to help reduce IT costs, improve operational efficiency, and focus on core business innovation.
LightNode’s infrastructure includes 20+ data centers, 100+ Pop nodes, a 10Tbps backbone network, and connections to over 300+ operators. The platform offers a range of advantages, including customized configurations, one-click deployment, transparent cost, and more resources for less cost.
LightNode provides a stable and secure global cloud infrastructure for developers to get a blog or forum up and running quickly. It also supports application mirrors such as WordPress, allowing for quick deployment of blogs or forums. With flexible configurations at a low price, LightNode can help create more robust websites and applications for customers at a lower cost than other hosting providers.
In addition to its VPS hosting services, LightNode also offers tools such as custom images, firewall groups, snapshots, monitors, and block storage to help with operation and maintenance support. With 24/7 technical support, 95% of faults are handled within 4 hours.
Official Website: https://www.LightNode.com
Basic Bench
CPU Model : Intel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2294.608 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : Enabled
Total Disk : 50.0 GB (1.8 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (82.7 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 11 min
Load average : 0.01, 0.02, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-12-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : Online / Offline
Organization : AS138915 Kaopu Cloud HK Limited
Location : Buenos Aires / AR
Region : Buenos Aires F.D.
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 451 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 650 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 632 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 577.7 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 51.81 Mbps 49.01 Mbps 0.43 ms
Los Angeles, US 54.56 Mbps 50.70 Mbps 206.65 ms
Dallas, US 51.37 Mbps 50.36 Mbps 178.76 ms
Montreal, CA 52.11 Mbps 48.98 Mbps 167.55 ms
Paris, FR 50.83 Mbps 50.63 Mbps 206.81 ms
Amsterdam, NL 52.72 Mbps 50.08 Mbps 229.34 ms
Shanghai, CN 48.79 Mbps 47.64 Mbps 333.68 ms
Nanjing, CN 48.54 Mbps 52.35 Mbps 356.13 ms
Singapore, SG 48.33 Mbps 48.98 Mbps 378.11 ms
Tokyo, JP 50.43 Mbps 50.23 Mbps 284.80 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 49 sec
Timestamp : 2023-07-19 17:15:11 CST
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 38.54.45.86
Yabs Performance Bench
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : Kaopu Cloud HK Limited
ASN : AS138915 Kaopu Cloud HK Limited
Host : Kaopu Cloud
Location : Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D. (C)
Country : Argentina
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 280.59 MB/s (70.1k) | 1.09 GB/s (17.0k)
Write | 281.33 MB/s (70.3k) | 1.09 GB/s (17.1k)
Total | 561.93 MB/s (140.4k) | 2.19 GB/s (34.2k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 717.05 MB/s (1.4k) | 1.33 GB/s (1.3k)
Write | 755.15 MB/s (1.4k) | 1.42 GB/s (1.3k)
Total | 1.47 GB/s (2.8k) | 2.75 GB/s (2.6k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 46.1 Mbits/sec | 38.0 Mbits/sec | 202 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | 46.1 Mbits/sec | 216 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 45.9 Mbits/sec | busy | 227 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | 35.2 Mbits/sec | 386 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | busy | busy | 138 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 47.6 Mbits/sec | 46.0 Mbits/sec | 152 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 47.8 Mbits/sec | 43.7 Mbits/sec | 157 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 987
Multi Core | 1762
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/1967964
YABS completed in 14 min 18 sec
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 5.64 MiB/s | 45.14 Mbps | ping 0.275ms
Gdrive : 3.95 MiB/s | 31.63 Mbps | ping 20.908ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 3.37 MiB/s | 26.95 Mbps | ping 142.089ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 1.92 MiB/s | 15.33 Mbps | ping 191.350ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 618.00 KiB/s | 4.83 Mbps | ping 150.759ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 2.96 MiB/s | 23.65 Mbps | ping 188.618ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 3.58 MiB/s | 28.61 Mbps | ping 156.516ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 3.25 MiB/s | 26.04 Mbps | ping 172.398ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 3.15 MiB/s | 25.22 Mbps | ping 157.072ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 3.96 MiB/s | 31.67 Mbps | ping 148.671ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 2.94 MiB/s | 23.54 Mbps | ping 205.057ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 16.64 KiB/s | 0.13 Mbps | ping 242.159ms
Hetzner, Germany : 263.92 KiB/s | 2.06 Mbps | ping 232.118ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 1.88 MiB/s | 15.07 Mbps | ping 223.462ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 2.43 MiB/s | 19.44 Mbps | ping 223.147ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 175 B/s | N/A | ping 248.747ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 187 B/s | N/A | ping 218.996ms
Online, France : 1.84 MiB/s | 14.69 Mbps | ping 215.673ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 56 B/s | N/A | ping 225.976ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 1.27 MiB/s | 10.13 Mbps | ping 331.835ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 180 B/s | N/A | ping 375.527ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 1.04 MiB/s | 8.30 Mbps | ping 251.671ms
Prima, Argentina : 5.38 MiB/s | 43.06 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 327.39 KiB/s | 2.56 Mbps | ping 369.668ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 1.22 MiB/s | 9.80 Mbps | ping 279.060ms
Linode, Singapore : 0.99 MiB/s | 7.90 Mbps | ping 341.084ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 1.79 MiB/s | 14.32 Mbps | ping 286.948ms
Benchmark finished in 135 seconds
Global Ping Test
Query: ping 38.54.45.49, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 38.54.45.49 – ARIN /23 AS138915 KAOPU-HK Kaopu – Argentina, Buenos Aires F.D., Buenos Aires
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Wed 19 Jul 2023 05:55:45 PM CST
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Kaopu Cloud HK Limited (38.54.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: AR)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: AR)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: AR)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: AR
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Sao Paulo
Netflix Preferred CDN: Associated with [Lumen] in [Buenos Aires]
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: ARS
ChatGPT: Yes
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No IPv6 Connectivity Found, Abort IPv6 Testing...
Testing Done!CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
LightNode has a control panel for managing your resources on its platform. Sign in to the control panel using your email address, password, GitHub, or Google.
If you’re a new user, you can sign up for an account using your email address, email verification code, and password. LightNode also offers an exclusive Mystery Box for new users. To get the Mystery Box, you need to sign up for an account, fill in your billing information, and then open the Mystery Box.
Once you’re signed in to the control panel, you can manage your resources on LightNode. However, I couldn’t find more detailed information about the specific features and capabilities of the control panel. You may visit their website or contact their support team for more information.
Server Pricing
LightNode pricing starts at $0. They do not have a free version or offer a free trial. However, their prices are generally 10-20% lower than their competitors.
For example, LightNode offers a range of VPS hosting options with transparent costs. One option includes 1 vCPU, 2GB of memory, 50GB of storage, and 2000GB of network for $8.7. Another option includes the exact specifications but costs $10.0, while a third option costs $12.0.
It’s important to note that the current price excludes discounts. To start with LightNode, you must sign up for an account, recharge at least $10, and choose the configuration you want.
Official Website: https://www.LightNode.com
Coupon
Newly registered users can get up to $20 as a bonus for the first recharge.
Conclusion
The server’s performance measures have been impressive, as evident in the I/O speed tests. The average speed is a remarkable 577.7 MB/s, averaged over the first, second, and third runs with speeds of 451 MB/s, 650 MB/s, and 632 MB/s, respectively. Furthermore, the server shows appreciably balanced upload and download speeds across multiple locations, albeit with slight variations in latency across geographic distances.
The fio disk speed tests, conducted on a mixed read/write 50/50 basis, point to an elevated speed. For a 4k Block size, the read-write speeds show at approximately 561.93 MB/s, which scales to a formidable 1.47 GB/s for a 512k block size. The benchmarks indicate a harmonious blend of speed and capability across varying task profiles.
The Geekbench 6 Benchmark test accentuates the server’s overall assessment. The single-core score is 987, whereas the multi-core score stands at 1762, demonstrating a steady computational prowess across tasks that leverage single or multiple cores.
In conclusion, the LightNode Argentina Buenos Shared vCPU VPS Server emerges as a strong contender in the virtual server space, impressing with its top-tier specifications and commendable performance metrics. For businesses or individuals seeking robust, high-capability virtual private servers, this product is a fine choice underpinned by its impressive benchmarks and performance measures.
Official Website: https://www.LightNode.com
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