SkylonHost Czech Republic Prague AMD Ryzen NVMe VPS Server Test and Review
This review will thoroughly evaluate the SkylonHost Czech Republic Prague-based AMD Ryzen NVMe Virtual Private Server (VPS). The server in question utilizes an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core processor, with resources allocated as follows: 2 CPU cores, 3 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD Storage, networking includes 500Mbps internet port, 15 TB of Traffic, 1xIPv4 address, and 1xIPv6 address.
Our critically thorough analysis includes many robust tests to measure diverse aspects of the server’s capabilities. Firstly, we will execute the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark tests to gauge the essential performance metrics.
Next, we will run the Global Node Test to evaluate the server’s networking capabilities comprehensively. Similarly, we will also conduct the Global Ping Test to measure latency precisely.
To assess regional accessibility and connection quality, we will carry out the Media Unlock Test and the CloudFlare Internet Test, respectively. Additionally, a comprehensive assessment of web performance will be performed using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance indicators.
About SkylonHost
SkylonHost, a reputable hosting service provider, emerged in February 2018 with a clear mission – to deliver reliable, high-value hosting services at appealing price points. They strongly subscribe to the belief that customer satisfaction is the conclusive yardstick of business success, marking a steadfast commitment towards tailoring their services to meet and surpass customer expectations.
In delivering exceptional service, SkylonHost leans on a premium network concoction comprising Cogent, Telia, GTT, CoreBackbone, Liberty Global, Peering.cz, and NIX.CZ. This sophisticated network blend fortifies connections’ dependability and potency across all their servers. Moreover, SkylonHost utilizes RAID-protected Solid State Drives (SSDs), bringing an unbeatable blend of lightning-fast performance and unparalleled reliability.
Staying true to its promise of steadfast service, SkylonHost proffers a 99.9% uptime guarantee for its servers, underpinned by a matching Service Level Agreement (SLA). Through vigilant monitoring of their infrastructure and ensuring no nodes bear excessive load, they maintain a consistently high level of performance for their customers.
Official Website: https://www.SkylonHost.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 3693.058 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : Disabled
Total Disk : 39.8 GB (1.6 GB Used)
Total Mem : 2.9 GB (69.8 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 11 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-8-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : Online / Online
Organization : AS202297 Skylon Solutions Limited
Location : Prague / CZ
Region : Prague
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 908 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 957 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 976 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 947.0 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 1051.81 Mbps 988.07 Mbps 20.58 ms
Los Angeles, US 527.02 Mbps 820.31 Mbps 156.21 ms
Dallas, US 641.24 Mbps 866.40 Mbps 125.18 ms
Montreal, CA 573.55 Mbps 934.01 Mbps 99.03 ms
Paris, FR 1056.49 Mbps 1002.64 Mbps 23.92 ms
Amsterdam, NL 1052.14 Mbps 993.18 Mbps 14.49 ms
Shanghai, CN 351.58 Mbps 508.89 Mbps 182.05 ms
Nanjing, CN 259.12 Mbps 867.25 Mbps 207.47 ms
Hongkong, CN 419.53 Mbps 499.15 Mbps 188.09 ms
Singapore, SG 512.10 Mbps 766.43 Mbps 158.73 ms
Tokyo, JP 344.12 Mbps 538.92 Mbps 240.92 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 35 sec
Timestamp : 2023-09-22 05:39:08 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 19 minutes
Processor : AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 3693.058 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 2.9 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 39.8 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-8-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : Skylon Solutions Limited
ASN : AS202297 Skylon Solutions Limited
Host : Skylonhost
Location : Tousen, Central Bohemia (20)
Country : Czechia
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 365.25 MB/s (91.3k) | 969.25 MB/s (15.1k)
Write | 366.22 MB/s (91.5k) | 974.35 MB/s (15.2k)
Total | 731.47 MB/s (182.8k) | 1.94 GB/s (30.3k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 951.94 MB/s (1.8k) | 939.18 MB/s (917)
Write | 1.00 GB/s (1.9k) | 1.00 GB/s (978)
Total | 1.95 GB/s (3.8k) | 1.94 GB/s (1.8k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.14 Gbits/sec | 979 Mbits/sec | 17.8 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 1.14 Gbits/sec | busy | 21.0 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | busy | busy | 18.9 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.07 Gbits/sec | 659 Mbits/sec | 103 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.06 Gbits/sec | 121 Mbits/sec | 87.7 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 1.03 Gbits/sec | 76.5 Mbits/sec | 125 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.00 Gbits/sec | 89.3 Mbits/sec | 150 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.14 Gbits/sec | 924 Mbits/sec | 17.9 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 1.14 Gbits/sec | 976 Mbits/sec | 22.7 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | busy | busy | 18.8 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.07 Gbits/sec | 500 Mbits/sec | 103 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.07 Gbits/sec | 141 Mbits/sec | 87.7 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 1.03 Gbits/sec | 156 Mbits/sec | 125 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 999 Mbits/sec | busy | 150 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 1392
Multi Core | 2452
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2709757
YABS completed in 13 min 6 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
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Benchmark Run: Fri Sep 22 2023 06:14:25 - 06:42:23
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 48232246.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 8422.3 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5491.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1383477.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 369649.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 3437006.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 2507015.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 170020.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 12540.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 14102.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2541.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2733143.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 48232246.9 4133.0
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 8422.3 1531.3
Execl Throughput 43.0 5491.6 1277.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1383477.4 3493.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 369649.8 2233.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 3437006.2 5925.9
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 2507015.9 2015.3
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 170020.3 425.1
Process Creation 126.0 12540.2 995.3
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 14102.2 3326.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2541.6 4236.0
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2733143.7 1822.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2118.7
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Benchmark Run: Fri Sep 22 2023 06:42:23 - 07:10:21
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 94980022.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 16715.8 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 8034.0 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1112087.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 284666.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 3850407.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 5001478.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 558184.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 21465.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 18787.3 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2522.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 4222726.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 94980022.2 8138.8
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 16715.8 3039.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 8034.0 1868.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1112087.1 2808.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 284666.1 1720.0
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 3850407.9 6638.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 5001478.8 4020.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 558184.9 1395.5
Process Creation 126.0 21465.5 1703.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 18787.3 4431.0
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2522.2 4203.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 4222726.0 2815.2
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System Benchmarks Index Score 3084.9
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
SkylonHost runs its network under AS202297. Our premium network blend includes transit from Telia, GTT, Core Backbone, Cogent, Liberty Global, Peering.cz, and NIX.CZ internet exchanges.
Speedtest is available at lg.skylonhost.com.
Looking Glass is available at lg.skylonhost.com/lg/.
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 105.15 MiB/s | 841.22 Mbps | ping 11.960ms
Gdrive : 39.00 MiB/s | 312.01 Mbps | ping 18.433ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 17.39 MiB/s | 139.16 Mbps | ping 90.698ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 9.48 MiB/s | 75.87 Mbps | ping 153.325ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 619.06 KiB/s | 4.84 Mbps | ping 93.508ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 11.88 MiB/s | 95.08 Mbps | ping 158.030ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 16.64 MiB/s | 133.13 Mbps | ping 126.990ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 13.01 MiB/s | 104.06 Mbps | ping 147.040ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 24.89 MiB/s | 199.15 Mbps | ping 92.842ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 19.22 MiB/s | 153.74 Mbps | ping 112.383ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 89.21 MiB/s | 713.65 Mbps | ping 21.221ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 259.64 KiB/s | 2.03 Mbps | ping 17.675ms
Hetzner, Germany : 18.74 MiB/s | 149.94 Mbps | ping 12.742ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 90.91 MiB/s | 727.30 Mbps | ping 16.810ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 94.61 MiB/s | 756.86 Mbps | ping 15.580ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 1.92 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 26.234ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 3.77 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 16.871ms
Online, France : 64.52 MiB/s | 516.20 Mbps | ping 20.898ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 2.30 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 18.958ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.72 MiB/s | 29.79 Mbps | ping 275.193ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 221 B/s | N/A | ping 286.189ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 56.15 MiB/s | 449.19 Mbps | ping 27.348ms
Prima, Argentina : 456.32 KiB/s | 3.57 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 2.77 MiB/s | 22.15 Mbps | ping 220.264ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 2.51 MiB/s | 20.07 Mbps | ping 232.315ms
Linode, Singapore : 4.19 MiB/s | 33.51 Mbps | ping 178.053ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 5.37 MiB/s | 42.98 Mbps | ping 223.099ms
Benchmark finished in 98 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 109.248.43.176, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 109.248.43.176 – RIPENCC /24 AS202297 SKYLON SKYLON – Czechia, Prague
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Fri 22 Sep 2023 06:07:57 AM UTC
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Filip Hruska (109.248.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Failed
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: CZ)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: SUPERNETWORK in Prague
Netflix Preferred CDN: Vienna
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: Skylon Solutions Limited (2a04:ff07:d9:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: GB)
Netflix: Yes (Region: CZ)
YouTube Premium: Failed
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Prague
Netflix Preferred CDN: Stockholm
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Get Started with SkylonHost
To get started with SkylonHost, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the SkylonHost website.
- Choose the hosting service that suits your needs. They offer various services, including cloud servers and Virtual Private Servers (VPS).
- Sign up for an account and provide the necessary information.
- After signing up, you can choose your preferred payment method and complete the payment process.
- Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive an email with details on accessing your server.
- You can then start setting up your server according to your needs.
If you encounter any issues or need assistance, you can contact their support team by opening a support ticket. They prioritize customer satisfaction and will do everything possible to ensure your server runs smoothly.
Admin Control Panel
SkylonHost Cloudie is a secure billing portal provided by SkylonHost. It allows users to manage all their billing data. SkylonHost does not store or process sensitive payment data (such as credit card numbers and PayPal credentials) on their systems, and payment gateway providers handle them. They expect invoices to be paid on time.
To access SkylonHost Cloudie, you typically need to visit the SkylonHost website. Once there, look for the login or access portal for Cloudie. You can enter your username and password to access your Cloudie dashboard if you have an account.
If you don’t have an account, creating one might be possible. Please note that the exact steps might vary, so it’s best to refer to the official SkylonHost instructions or contact their support for detailed guidance.
Server Pricing
SkylonHost offers a range of cloud server packages with different pricing plans. All prices on their website are in € (EUR) and are final. They don’t charge VAT. Please note that these prices are subject to change, and for the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend visiting their official website.
Official Website: https://www.SkylonHost.com
Payments
SkylonHost cloud servers are billed by the hour. They support PayPal, payment cards, Revolut, and SEPA.
Coupon
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Customer Support
SkylonHost assists primarily via email through a ticket-based support system. This common and highly efficient method, widely adopted in the hosting industry, provides a streamlined way to address, prioritize, and effectively handle customer dilemmas and inquiries.
Conclusion
Our initial testing involved a basic bench, where we assessed the server’s I/O speed and network performance by connecting to different locations worldwide. The average I/O Speed was 947 MB/s, highlighting excellent disk performance. Network performance showed high-speed connections close to or above 1 Gbps to European and North American locations, close to the server’s maximum. However, the connection speeds to Asian locations were comparably lower but still satisfactory.
The Yabs Performance Bench and Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test assessed the server performance. The Ryzen NVMe VPS demonstrated impressive read-write speeds across varying block sizes in the Yabs Performance Test, signifying its robust disk system. Also, the Geekbench 6 benchmark test showed substantial scores for both single and multi-core performance.
Subsequent testing with UnixBench targeted the evaluation of CPU performance. Running both single and double instances of CPU processes, the SkylonHost Ryzen VPS showcased its powerful processing capabilities with high scores across various parameters – like ‘Dhrystone 2 using register variables’, ‘Double-Precision Whetstone,’ and ‘File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks’. The Dhrystone 2 score was particularly notable, exceeding 94 million lps when two CPUs ran parallel tasks.
Our extensive testing and analysis indicate that SkylonHost’s AMD Ryzen NVMe VPS offers impressive performance across multiple performance metrics. Its stellar showing in disk I/O, network connectivity, CPU, and disk operations provides compelling evidence of its remarkable capabilities. Comparatively higher benchmark scores indicate its prowess and reliability for handling high-performance web hosting, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and robust server solutions.
Official Website: https://www.SkylonHost.com
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