UpCloud Netherlands Amsterdam General Purpose Cloud Servers Test and Review
Our review of the UpCloud Cloud Server in Amsterdam, with its strong hardware foundations, a 32-core AMD EPYC 7542 processor, 2 CPU cores, 4GB of RAM, 80GB SSD, and a high-speed 1Gbps internet port. The server’s ability to handle data transfer—up to 4TB a month—and its inclusion of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses make it a versatile choice for various workloads.
We’ll cover several tests to see how the server performs:
1. Basic Benchmarks: We’ll use tools like Yabs and Unix Benchmark to check essential performance measures like speed and processing ability.
2. Network Tests: We’ll comprehensively test the server’s internet speed and connectivity to different locations worldwide.
3. Latency Tests: We’ll measure how long data travels from the server to other points on the internet to gauge its response time.
4. Regional Access Tests: We’ll check if the server can access media from various locations, which is crucial for websites that serve global audiences.
5. Connection Quality Tests: Using Cloudflare, we’ll assess the server’s internet connection quality.
6. Web Performance Tests: Finally, we’ll use tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix to see how fast websites hosted on this server can load for users.
About UpCloud
UpCloud is a leading cloud service provider that has significantly impacted the tech industry. Originating from Europe, it has expanded its reach globally with a cloud platform that spans four continents.
UpCloud’s primary offering is its cloud infrastructure, designed to be effortless and global, catering to small and medium-sized businesses. It has data centers across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA. This wide geographical distribution ensures businesses can maintain data security and GDPR compliance locally, wherever their customers are.
One of the standout features of UpCloud is its speed. It boasts the fastest cloud servers in the market, a claim backed by a proven track record. This speed is crucial for businesses that rely on quick data processing and low latency.
UpCloud also offers a 100% Service Level Agreement (SLA), providing business security with 50x compensation for service outages. This shows their confidence in their infrastructure’s reliability and customer commitment.
UpCloud’s services are not just limited to cloud servers. They also offer private cloud, managed databases, and managed Kubernetes. These services provide businesses with various options to suit their specific needs.
In terms of storage, UpCloud offers block storage and object storage, along with a simple backup solution. Their block storage solution is built on their home-grown high-performance MaxIOPS technology and high-capacity HDD devices.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC 7542 32-Core Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2894.562 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 78.7 GB (872.2 MB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (112.3 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 21 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-18-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS202053 UpCloud Ltd
Location : Amsterdam / NL
Region : North Holland
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 378 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 379 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 381 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 379.3 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 995.47 Mbps 946.99 Mbps 25.75 ms
Los Angeles, US 576.40 Mbps 949.23 Mbps 136.24 ms
Dallas, US 754.73 Mbps 945.91 Mbps 107.91 ms
Montreal, CA 591.19 Mbps 935.51 Mbps 82.48 ms
Paris, FR 995.92 Mbps 952.53 Mbps 11.93 ms
Amsterdam, NL 999.49 Mbps 957.76 Mbps 6.76 ms
Shanghai, CN 410.89 Mbps 930.91 Mbps 188.25 ms
Mumbai, IN 691.32 Mbps 950.42 Mbps 114.75 ms
Singapore, SG 218.37 Mbps 800.29 Mbps 316.07 ms
Tokyo, JP 287.96 Mbps 950.39 Mbps 227.12 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 11 sec
Timestamp : 2023-11-24 05:57:22 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 31 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC 7542 32-Core Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 2894.562 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 78.7 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-18-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : UpCloud Ltd
ASN : AS202053 UpCloud Ltd
Location : Amsterdam, North Holland (NH)
Country : Netherlands
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 103.87 MB/s (25.9k) | 353.49 MB/s (5.5k)
Write | 104.14 MB/s (26.0k) | 355.35 MB/s (5.5k)
Total | 208.01 MB/s (52.0k) | 708.85 MB/s (11.0k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 375.66 MB/s (733) | 372.60 MB/s (363)
Write | 395.62 MB/s (772) | 397.41 MB/s (388)
Total | 771.29 MB/s (1.5k) | 770.02 MB/s (751)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.00 Gbits/sec | busy | 8.25 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 8.88 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 1.01 Gbits/sec | 946 Mbits/sec | 1.52 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | busy | 81.2 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 937 Mbits/sec | busy | 79.8 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | busy | busy | 124 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 728 Mbits/sec | 149 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.00 Gbits/sec | 923 Mbits/sec | 8.28 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | 925 Mbits/sec | 9.76 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 1.01 Gbits/sec | 930 Mbits/sec | 1.19 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 944 Mbits/sec | 740 Mbits/sec | 81.0 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 944 Mbits/sec | busy | 79.3 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 868 Mbits/sec | 780 Mbits/sec | 123 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 801 Mbits/sec | 723 Mbits/sec | 148 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 1181
Multi Core | 2092
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3686567
YABS completed in 15 min 0 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Fri Nov 24 2023 06:25:15 - 06:53:15
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 40849946.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 7211.4 MWIPS (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5180.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 966342.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 269304.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2352913.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1691583.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 116706.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 7300.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 11354.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1978.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1945029.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 40849946.8 3500.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 7211.4 1311.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 5180.5 1204.8
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 966342.9 2440.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 269304.9 1627.2
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2352913.2 4056.7
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1691583.5 1359.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 116706.2 291.8
Process Creation 126.0 7300.9 579.4
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 11354.0 2677.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1978.9 3298.2
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1945029.1 1296.7
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1575.8
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Benchmark Run: Fri Nov 24 2023 06:53:15 - 07:21:17
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 79770875.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 14345.7 MWIPS (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 6435.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 577446.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 160756.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1803591.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 3349216.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 383747.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 15270.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 14802.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2013.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2802116.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 79770875.6 6835.6
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 14345.7 2608.3
Execl Throughput 43.0 6435.7 1496.7
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 577446.2 1458.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 160756.5 971.3
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1803591.9 3109.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 3349216.1 2692.3
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 383747.6 959.4
Process Creation 126.0 15270.1 1211.9
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 14802.9 3491.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2013.2 3355.3
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2802116.7 1868.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2115.9
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
None
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 112.36 MiB/s | 898.88 Mbps | ping 0.808ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 6.694ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 10.28 MiB/s | 82.25 Mbps | ping 86.496ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 3.06 MiB/s | 24.51 Mbps | ping 139.458ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 30.29 MiB/s | 242.35 Mbps | ping 82.322ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 14.16 MiB/s | 113.26 Mbps | ping 137.916ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 17.34 MiB/s | 138.70 Mbps | ping 124.252ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 12.94 MiB/s | 103.56 Mbps | ping 147.325ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 20.43 MiB/s | 163.46 Mbps | ping 79.531ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 22.95 MiB/s | 183.58 Mbps | ping 98.468ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 108.58 MiB/s | 868.62 Mbps | ping 5.859ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 528.06 KiB/s | 4.13 Mbps | ping 7.763ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.91 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 10.502ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 85.45 MiB/s | 683.64 Mbps | ping 3.426ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 112.74 MiB/s | 901.92 Mbps | ping 1.137ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 2.95 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 21.746ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 7.53 KiB/s | 0.06 Mbps | ping 5.942ms
Online, France : 101.02 MiB/s | 808.20 Mbps | ping 8.857ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 3.32 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 15.818ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.09 MiB/s | 24.76 Mbps | ping 310.398ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 106 B/s | N/A | ping 322.284ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 49.43 MiB/s | 395.45 Mbps | ping 45.125ms
Prima, Argentina : 377.99 KiB/s | 2.95 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 2.16 MiB/s | 17.32 Mbps | ping 153.187ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.66 MiB/s | 45.25 Mbps | ping 232.247ms
Linode, Singapore : 5.67 MiB/s | 45.38 Mbps | ping 229.141ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 6.48 MiB/s | 51.88 Mbps | ping 225.140ms
Benchmark finished in 98 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 94.237.46.161, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 94.237.46.161 – RIPENCC /21 AS202053 UPCLOUD – The Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Fri Nov 24 06:19:31 UTC 2023
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: UpCloud (94.237.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: NL)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Failed
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: NL)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Frankfurt
Netflix Preferred CDN: Amsterdam
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: UpCloud (2a04:3544:1000:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: FI)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Failed
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Amsterdam
Netflix Preferred CDN: Amsterdam
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Yes
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
The UpCloud admin dashboard is a user-friendly interface that allows users to manage their cloud infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive overview of the user’s resources, including servers, storage, and networking.
Users can log in to their workspaces through the dashboard. Once logged in, they can access a range of features and tools. For instance, users can add CPUs or storage devices instantly with just a click. This scalability feature allows businesses to adjust their resources based on their needs.
The dashboard also provides a detailed view of the costs associated with the services. UpCloud bills its services by the usage hour up to a monthly total, ensuring predictable costs for every billing cycle.
In terms of security, the dashboard allows users to manage their data security and ensure GDPR compliance. This is particularly important for businesses that operate in multiple geographical locations.
Moreover, the dashboard includes an in-depth control panel and a versatile API for full control and easy automation. This feature benefits businesses that want to automate their processes and improve efficiency.
Server Pricing
UpCloud offers a variety of server plans to cater to different needs and budgets. The pricing is transparent and based on the resources you choose.
The General Purpose plans have a balanced and cost-efficient set of resources suitable for most use cases. These plans range from €7/month for 1GB memory, 1 CPU core, 25GB MaxIOPS storage, and 1TB transfer, up to €1992/month for 384GB memory, 64 CPU cores, 2048GB MaxIOPS storage, and 24TB transfer.
In addition to the server plan price, there are additional backup costs. The additional storage cost for the weekly plan is €0.05/mo per GB; for the monthly plan, it’s €0.10/mo per GB.
Starting January 1st, 2023, UpCloud changed its pricing currency from US Dollars (USD) to Euros (EUR) to bring more benefits and reduce customer uncertainty. They continue to accept payments in EUR, USD, SGD, and GBP.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
Coupon
Every new user receives a bonus worth €25 credits when signing up through this link.
Payments
UpCloud offers several payment methods for users to add balance to their UpCloud account. The accepted payment methods include:
- Credit cards: UpCloud accepts Visa and MasterCard. This allows users to make manual one-time payments and configure automated payments.
- PayPal: Users can use their PayPal balance, bank account, debit, and credit cards to make payments. The payment methods accepted by PayPal may vary by region.
These payment methods provide flexibility and convenience for users, making it easy to manage their account balance and pay for the services they use.
Customer Support
UpCloud’s customer support is one of the key features that sets it apart from other cloud service providers. They operate on three key principles: reliability, performance, and great service culture.
The support team is available 24/7/365, ensuring customers can get help whenever needed. Customers can connect with the technical support team via live chat at their UpCloud Control Panel or [email protected]. For abuse-related issues, customers can contact [email protected].
Using the follow-the-sun model, they support specialists in a highly trained, diverse team of engineers worldwide. This means that no matter where you are or what time it is, there’s always someone available to help.
In addition to technical support, UpCloud has a sales team that customers can contact if they’re considering deploying on UpCloud. For a personalized experience, customers can send an email to [email protected].
Conclusion
Performance tests like the Basic Benchmark revealed consistent I/O speeds averaging 379.3 MB/s. Network performance was impressive, with the speed tests demonstrating near-max connection speeds in most locations, with particularly low latency within Europe, specifically a 6.76 ms ping in Amsterdam. The Global Node Test was conclusive in showcasing high upload and download speeds across multiple continents, signifying the server’s proficiency in handling international traffic.
Using Yabs, disk performance under mixed read/write conditions was robust, with speeds hovering around 771 MB/s for larger blocks. The UNIXBench scores, particularly for the Dhrystone and Whetstone tests, further confirmed the server’s computational horsepower. When CPU tests were run in parallel, the server exhibited more than double the performance, illustrating solid scalability under load.
Conclusively, the UpCloud server in Amsterdam stands out for its exceptional central and northern European connectivity and notable server response times, making it a reliable infrastructure piece for businesses targeting those regions. While it may show some content accessibility limitations, its core hosting capabilities, particularly for handling heavy workloads and high-speed data transfers, are impressive and can serve as a solid foundation for various online services.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
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