Hetzner Finland Helsinki AMD EPYC Dedicated vCPU Cloud Server Test and Review
Today, we’re set to review the Helsinki-based Dedicated Server provided by Hetzner Finland. This powerhouse of a server is equipped with an AMD EPYC-Milan processor and boasts impressive specs: 4 CPU cores, 16 GB RAM, 160 GB SSD Storage along with a 10 Gbps Internet Port, 20 TB Traffic capacity, and one each of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
Our comprehensive analysis is structured around rigorous tests designed to gauge server performance from every angle. Starting with foundational metrics, we use the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark. These tests provide a fundamental understanding of the server’s capabilities.
Following this, we conduct an extensive network assessment using the Global Node Test, which provides insights into network stability. Plus, we evaluate latency metrics with the Global Ping Test, offering a detailed picture of potential delays or lags.
Evaluations don’t stop there – the Media Unlock Test helps us determine the server’s regional accessibility, assessing how widely it can connect in geographical terms. Connection quality is assessed via the CloudFlare Internet Test to determine if the server’s setup contributes to a smooth user experience.
Finally, we gauge web performance using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance tools. These tests give us valuable insights into load times and other browser-based performance metrics for optimizing user experience.
About Hetzner
Founded in 1997, Hetzner is an industry leader in web hosting and data center operation. Combining years of experience with precision execution, the company offers robust hosting solutions and the requisite infrastructure that allows private and business clients to manage their websites efficiently.
Hetzner oversees and runs technologically advanced data centers located in Nuremberg and Falkenstein in Germany and Helsinki in Finland, along with newly established facilities in Ashburn, Virginia, and Hillsboro, Oregon, in the United States. The company is relentlessly committed to enhancing its product offerings’ price-to-performance ratios, reflecting its client-centric approach.
Hetzner provides various services catered to a range of client needs – from dedicated hosting, shared web hosting, virtual private servers, managed servers, and domain names to SSL certificates, storage boxes, and cloud solutions. At their data center parks in Nuremberg, Falkenstein, and Tuusula (Finland), customers can leverage colocation services Hetzner Online provides, connecting their hardware to the company’s robust infrastructure and network.
Globally coordinated from its headquarters in Gunzenhausen, Bavaria, Germany, the company carries the name of its founder, Martin Hetzner. Hetzner Online initially planted its roots in the German market as Hetzner Online Services.
Between 2000 and 2015, Hetzner operated as an AG (“Aktiengesellschaft”) in Germany, transitioning its legal status to a GmbH in 2015. Continuing its forward-looking approach, Hetzner expanded its executive team at the start of 2019, bringing Stephan Konvickova and Günther Müller to strengthen its leadership.
Official Website: https://www.hetzner.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC-Milan Processor
CPU Cores : 4 @ 2396.400 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : Disabled
Total Disk : 150.2 GB (1.9 GB Used)
Total Mem : 15.2 GB (189.6 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 15 min
Load average : 0.08, 0.02, 0.01
OS : Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.15.0-79-generic
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : Online / Online
Organization : AS24940 Hetzner Online GmbH
Location : Vaala / FI
Region : Kainuu
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 1.2 GB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 1.4 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 1.6 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 1433.6 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 3507.43 Mbps 9236.91 Mbps 23.37 ms
Los Angeles, US 453.91 Mbps 3016.44 Mbps 177.38 ms
Dallas, US 523.33 Mbps 4031.36 Mbps 150.02 ms
Montreal, CA 639.50 Mbps 935.93 Mbps 119.72 ms
Paris, FR 2269.99 Mbps 8912.64 Mbps 33.96 ms
Amsterdam, NL 3063.79 Mbps 8546.49 Mbps 27.08 ms
Shanghai, CN 392.82 Mbps 1981.72 Mbps 226.74 ms
Nanjing, CN 299.57 Mbps 2532.80 Mbps 222.04 ms
Hongkong, CN 387.81 Mbps 3790.47 Mbps 202.99 ms
Singapore, SG 479.18 Mbps 4540.80 Mbps 169.40 ms
Tokyo, JP 323.24 Mbps 2206.07 Mbps 244.61 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 33 sec
Timestamp : 2023-09-11 01:10:41 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : Hetzner Online GmbH
ASN : AS24940 Hetzner Online GmbH
Host : Hetzner Online GmbH
Location : Tuusula, Uusimaa (18)
Country : Finland
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 227.42 MB/s (56.8k) | 1.99 GB/s (31.1k)
Write | 228.02 MB/s (57.0k) | 2.00 GB/s (31.2k)
Total | 455.45 MB/s (113.8k) | 3.99 GB/s (62.4k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 4.06 GB/s (7.9k) | 4.37 GB/s (4.2k)
Write | 4.28 GB/s (8.3k) | 4.66 GB/s (4.5k)
Total | 8.35 GB/s (16.3k) | 9.03 GB/s (8.8k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 126 Mbits/sec | busy | 34.6 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | 5.22 Gbits/sec | 38.3 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 6.87 Gbits/sec | 7.02 Gbits/sec | 28.3 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 2.99 Gbits/sec | 2.61 Gbits/sec | 69.2 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 40.6 Mbits/sec | 67.6 Mbits/sec | 103 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 29.8 Mbits/sec | 54.5 Mbits/sec | 132 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 24.3 Mbits/sec | 35.9 Mbits/sec | 158 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 122 Mbits/sec | 241 Mbits/sec | 34.4 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 5.44 Gbits/sec | 5.37 Gbits/sec | 34.8 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 6.87 Gbits/sec | busy | 29.4 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 2.62 Gbits/sec | 2.67 Gbits/sec | 69.1 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 38.1 Mbits/sec | 65.8 Mbits/sec | 103 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 29.0 Mbits/sec | 59.7 Mbits/sec | 132 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 35.1 Mbits/sec | 158 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 1559
Multi Core | 3644
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2562265
YABS completed in 12 min 54 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
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Benchmark Run: Mon Sep 11 2023 02:08:25 - 02:36:22
4 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 54041156.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 8787.5 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 7125.4 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1422819.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 401293.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 3842245.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 2469742.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 100580.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 21399.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 14575.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 3938.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2961257.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 54041156.5 4630.8
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 8787.5 1597.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 7125.4 1657.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1422819.9 3593.0
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 401293.4 2424.7
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 3842245.0 6624.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 2469742.4 1985.3
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 100580.0 251.4
Process Creation 126.0 21399.9 1698.4
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 14575.9 3437.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 3938.1 6563.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2961257.2 1974.2
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2338.3
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Benchmark Run: Mon Sep 11 2023 02:36:22 - 03:04:22
4 CPUs in system; running 4 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 151083977.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 29511.1 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 18679.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1634561.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 439849.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5531586.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 7177787.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 788737.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 49572.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 30278.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 4690.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 8213915.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 151083977.2 12946.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 29511.1 5365.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 18679.1 4344.0
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1634561.5 4127.7
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 439849.9 2657.7
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 5531586.8 9537.2
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 7177787.6 5769.9
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 788737.1 1971.8
Process Creation 126.0 49572.7 3934.3
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 30278.0 7141.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 4690.4 7817.3
System Call Overhead 15000.0 8213915.7 5475.9
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System Benchmarks Index Score 5243.5
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test Files
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 377.40 MiB/s | 3019.19 Mbps | ping 7.267ms
Gdrive : 45.23 MiB/s | 361.85 Mbps | ping 8.998ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 475.21 KiB/s | 3.71 Mbps | ping 109.171ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 248.21 KiB/s | 1.94 Mbps | ping 174.148ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 23.12 MiB/s | 184.92 Mbps | ping 97.082ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 12.80 MiB/s | 102.39 Mbps | ping 150.405ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 16.95 MiB/s | 135.57 Mbps | ping 126.375ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 11.78 MiB/s | 94.26 Mbps | ping 150.790ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 19.19 MiB/s | 153.51 Mbps | ping 94.153ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 17.11 MiB/s | 136.91 Mbps | ping 117.161ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 67.77 MiB/s | 542.14 Mbps | ping 33.619ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 166.42 KiB/s | 1.30 Mbps | ping 32.946ms
Hetzner, Germany : 3.74 MiB/s | 29.94 Mbps | ping 23.679ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 75.49 MiB/s | 603.93 Mbps | ping 30.236ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 84.38 MiB/s | 675.02 Mbps | ping 27.998ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 3.09 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 8.939ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 1.37 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 29.501ms
Online, France : 61.62 MiB/s | 492.95 Mbps | ping 37.487ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 1.12 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 43.559ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 2.72 MiB/s | 21.75 Mbps | ping 292.398ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 205 B/s | N/A | ping 311.058ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 26.85 MiB/s | 214.78 Mbps | ping 58.543ms
Prima, Argentina : 93.97 KiB/s | 0.73 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 156.86 KiB/s | 1.23 Mbps | ping 219.427ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 4.37 MiB/s | 34.93 Mbps | ping 282.475ms
Linode, Singapore : 8.54 MiB/s | 68.33 Mbps | ping 191.853ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 1.05 MiB/s | 8.40 Mbps | ping 246.596ms
Benchmark finished in 98 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 65.21.50.20, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 65.21.50.20 – RIPENCC /16 AS24940 HETZNER – Finland, Uusimaa, Helsinki
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Mon Sep 11 01:34:55 AM UTC 2023
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Hetzner Online (65.21.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: FI)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Failed
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: FI)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Stockholm
Netflix Preferred CDN: Stockholm
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: Hetzner Online (2a01:4f9:c012:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: DE)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Failed
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Stockholm
Netflix Preferred CDN: Stockholm
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Yes
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Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
Hetzner’s Cloud Console is an ingeniously designed interface that simplifies the management of your cloud servers. Below are some standout features you can anticipate:
- Server Management: The user-friendly nature of this platform allows you to select your server and securely login via the console easily. Once the server console launches, you can gain access by using your root user credentials and the root password provided in your welcome email. Should you need a new root password — say you initially set up your server with an SSH key or misplaced your password — you can effortlessly request a new one.
- Rescale Feature: Flexibility is key when it comes to resource allocation. The Cloud Console’s rescale feature makes adapting to your needs a breeze. You can upsize or downsize your CCX servers based on your current resource requirements.
- DNS Management: Managing your DNS entries need not be a complex task. Hetzner’s DNS Console is an exceptionally intuitive platform for DNS administration.
- API: Touting a RESTful API, Hetzner’s Cloud API operates securely over HTTPS and communicates using the JSON data format. It uses HTTP methods and status codes to provide clear and targeted API requests and responses.
Let’s not forget Hetzner’s System Policies, which also cover their dedicated vCPU instances. For in-depth understanding and further details, browse the comprehensive Hetzner Official Documentation.
Server Pricing
Hetzner offers a diverse range of cloud servers — virtual machines operating on high-quality physical servers. These servers underpin the execution of an operating system and various computer programs, with the physical servers in the USA and data centers in Europe. Thanks to the power of virtualization, server scalability can be adjusted to accommodate your specific needs at any time.
Hetzner’s lineup of cloud servers consists of three distinctive types:
1. Shared vCPU (x86): This variant promises the best price-performance ratio and is ideal for small to medium-traffic websites and applications that allow modifiable levels of CPU allocation. Pricing starts as low as €4.51.
2. Shared vCPU (Arm64): This presents an exciting alternative to traditional x86-based cloud servers. You can explore the remarkably powerful and sustainable Arm64 architecture at an attractive price, with rates beginning from €4.51.
3. Dedicated vCPU: This server type is perfect for business-critical applications and workloads requiring high CPU and network usage. Benefit from low latency and predictable performance starting at €14.86.
Each server type is offered in various plans, boasting different vCPUs, RAM, SSD, and Traffic provisions. For instance, the highly affordable CX11 plan in the Shared vCPU (x86) category provides 1 Intel vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD, and a massive 20 TB Traffic for just €3.29 per month.
While cloud servers do not typically include public IP addresses, Hetzner enables the addition of Primary IPs for a public network interface. You can use your existing project’s Primary IPs (IPv4, IPv6) or craft a new one alongside your server.
Official Website: https://www.hetzner.com
Payments
Hetzner offers its customers a variety of flexible options for payment:
1. Credit Card: With this option, payments are conveniently and automatically deducted from your account.
2. SEPA: Take advantage of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) system for automatic deductions from your account.
3. Bank/Wire Transfer: Exercise full control over your payments with this method, enabling you to pay manually.
4. PayPal: Opt for this method if you prefer managing your payments manually through the popular digital payment service.
However, Hetzner may require bank/wire transfer payment if your invoice is overdue. If you choose to pay via a bank transfer or PayPal, you should initiate the payment promptly upon receipt of the invoice. Should automated billing fail, remember to pay through the Hetzner Accounts administration interface manually.
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Customer Support
Hetzner maintains a robust customer support system, providing various channels for customers to reach out for assistance:
- Email: Feel free to draft an email for general inquiries or issues.
- Telephone: Accessible at +49 (0)9831 505-0; Hetzner’s phone support for general requests is available from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CEST).
- Support Center: Hetzner’s Support Center delivers personalized support to its users. Enter any search term related to your issue and receive relevant results from their comprehensive knowledge base.
- Contact Form: Use the contact form available on their website for quick responses to your queries.
If you’re an existing Hetzner Online customer, please have your customer number at hand during communication. The number can be found on your Hetzner Accounts platform or a recent invoice. Additionally, Hetzner offers live chat support, albeit exclusively for registered customers.
For intricate queries or specific support, don’t hesitate to visit the Hetzner Support Center or use their Contact Form to get your needed assistance.
Conclusion
The server delivered impressive results in the I/O speed test, with an average speed of 1.43 GB/s over three tries. It also shone in internet speed tests, hitting a high of 9,236.91 Mbps in download speeds on Speedtest.net. The latency, or delay times, were competitive in places like Los Angeles, Dallas, Montreal, and Paris.
The fio Disk Speed Tests showed that the server can read and write data quickly and handle tasks involving both simultaneously. It was particularly good at working with large files, showing the server’s strength in managing big operations. Geekbench 6 tests gave single and multi-core scores of 1559 and 3644, highlighting the server’s powerful performance.
UnixBench tests, which look at CPU performance, revealed higher-than-average results in all areas tested. The server did especially well in running shell scripts and copying files. It scored 2338.3 in tests using one CPU core and 5243.5 with all four cores active, showing it can do well under pressure.
In summary, Hetzner Finland’s Helsinki-based dedicated server, with its AMD EPYC-Milan processor and high-spec setup, showed excellent performance across the board. It proved it could handle various tasks swiftly and reliably, making it a great choice for anyone needing a strong server for heavy workloads.
Official Website: https://www.hetzner.com
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