Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

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Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

We will look closer at the Gcore UK Newport VPS, which has unlimited data transfer. This virtual private server runs on an Intel Xeon (Icelake) chip. Its setup includes a dual-core CPU, 4GB of memory, 50GB of fast SSD storage, and a speedy 1Gbps network connection. Plus, you get a unique IPv4 address.

First, we’ll perform standard performance checks using Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to see how the server stacks up. Then, we’ll measure its network capabilities globally with the Global Node Test and check response times with the Global Ping Test.

We’ll use the Media Unlock Test to check whether media content is available in different regions. We’ll test how well it connects to CloudFlare’s network and evaluate web speed and efficiency with tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance.

About Gcore

Gcore is a global provider of cloud, edge, and AI solutions. It offers various services, including Virtual Private Servers (VPS), which are integral to its offerings.

Gcore’s VPS, or Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS), is based on KVM virtualization technology. These servers are an excellent choice for those who desire the power and control of a dedicated server but require a more cost-effective and scalable solution.

The VPS offerings from Gcore are designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing businesses to deploy projects at a lower cost and scale as their business grows. They offer 20+ Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) services, providing a ready-made infrastructure for faster development worldwide.

Gcore’s VPS are available in over 25 core and edge locations, ensuring businesses can deploy their applications close to their users, reducing latency and improving user experience. They also offer private, hybrid, and on-premises cloud solutions, allowing businesses to choose the deployment model that best suits their needs.

In terms of security, Gcore takes a comprehensive approach. Everything they offer integrates state-of-the-art DDoS and web protection. This ensures that your applications and data are protected against complex DDoS attacks.

Official Website: https://www.Gcore.com

BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed

 CPU Model          : Intel Xeon Processor (Icelake)
 CPU Cores          : 2 @ 2394.380 MHz
 CPU Cache          : 16384 KB
 AES-NI             : ✓ Enabled
 VM-x/AMD-V         : ✗ Disabled
 Total Disk         : 49.2 GB (881.4 MB Used)
 Total Mem          : 3.8 GB (75.5 MB Used)
 System uptime      : 0 days, 0 hour 15 min
 Load average       : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
 OS                 : Debian GNU/Linux 11
 Arch               : x86_64 (64 Bit)
 Kernel             : 5.10.0-20-amd64
 TCP CC             : bbr
 Virtualization     : KVM
 IPv4/IPv6          : ✓ Online / ✗ Offline
 Organization       : AS199524 G-Core Labs S.A.
 Location           : Newport / GB
 Region             : Wales
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 I/O Speed(1st run) : 202 MB/s
 I/O Speed(2nd run) : 203 MB/s
 I/O Speed(3rd run) : 201 MB/s
 I/O Speed(average) : 202.0 MB/s
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 Node Name        Upload Speed      Download Speed      Latency     
 Speedtest.net    1533.76 Mbps      872.19 Mbps         9.21 ms     
 Los Angeles, US  616.73 Mbps       2389.11 Mbps        134.00 ms   
 Dallas, US       766.45 Mbps       2334.58 Mbps        105.99 ms   
 Montreal, CA     567.40 Mbps       883.98 Mbps         83.61 ms    
 Paris, FR        3910.85 Mbps      7506.78 Mbps        20.67 ms    
 Amsterdam, NL    5479.22 Mbps      4606.19 Mbps        11.95 ms    
 Shanghai, CN     487.62 Mbps       2566.77 Mbps        159.92 ms   
 Chongqing, CN    5.22 Mbps         0.17 Mbps           266.44 ms   
 Hongkong, CN     410.39 Mbps       3216.04 Mbps        189.64 ms   
 Mumbai, IN       403.73 Mbps       3604.97 Mbps        197.08 ms   
 Singapore, SG    244.94 Mbps       1947.47 Mbps        339.76 ms   
 Tokyo, JP        322.84 Mbps       893.78 Mbps         254.92 ms   
----------------------------------------------------------------------
 Finished in        : 6 min 6 sec
 Timestamp          : 2023-12-16 03:07:53 UTC

YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark

Basic System Information:
---------------------------------
Uptime     : 0 days, 0 hours, 28 minutes
Processor  : Intel Xeon Processor (Icelake)
CPU cores  : 2 @ 2394.380 MHz
AES-NI     : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM        : 3.8 GiB
Swap       : 0.0 KiB
Disk       : 49.2 GiB
Distro     : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel     : 5.10.0-20-amd64
VM Type    : KVM
IPv4/IPv6  : ✔ Online / ❌ Offline

IPv4 Network Information:
---------------------------------
ISP        : G-Core Labs S.A.
ASN        : AS199524 G-Core Labs S.A.
Host       : G-Core Labs S.A
Location   : Newport, Wales (WLS)
Country    : United Kingdom

fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50) (Partition /dev/sda1):
---------------------------------
Block Size | 4k            (IOPS) | 64k           (IOPS)
  ------   | ---            ----  | ----           ---- 
Read       | 6.02 MB/s     (1.5k) | 96.16 MB/s    (1.5k)
Write      | 6.01 MB/s     (1.5k) | 96.67 MB/s    (1.5k)
Total      | 12.03 MB/s    (3.0k) | 192.84 MB/s   (3.0k)
           |                      |                     
Block Size | 512k          (IOPS) | 1m            (IOPS)
  ------   | ---            ----  | ----           ---- 
Read       | 100.22 MB/s    (195) | 99.57 MB/s      (97)
Write      | 105.55 MB/s    (206) | 106.20 MB/s    (103)
Total      | 205.78 MB/s    (401) | 205.78 MB/s    (200)

iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
---------------------------------
Provider        | Location (Link)           | Send Speed      | Recv Speed      | Ping           
Clouvider       | London, UK (10G)          | 8.52 Gbits/sec  | 4.60 Gbits/sec  | 5.28 ms        
Scaleway        | Paris, FR (10G)           | 7.62 Gbits/sec  | 4.24 Gbits/sec  | 17.9 ms        
NovoServe       | North Holland, NL (40G)   | 10.7 Gbits/sec  | 6.76 Gbits/sec  | 10.5 ms        
Uztelecom       | Tashkent, UZ (10G)        | 1.48 Gbits/sec  | 1.70 Gbits/sec  | 111 ms         
Clouvider       | NYC, NY, US (10G)         | 2.07 Gbits/sec  | 2.44 Gbits/sec  | 74.1 ms        
Clouvider       | Dallas, TX, US (10G)      | 1.47 Gbits/sec  | busy            | 110 ms         
Clouvider       | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.09 Gbits/sec  | 1.01 Gbits/sec  | 138 ms         

Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test            | Value                         
                |                               
Single Core     | 1420                          
Multi Core      | 2590                          
Full Test       | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/4006152

YABS completed in 13 min 5 sec

UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better

Benchmark Run: Sat Dec 16 2023 03:41:34 - 04:09:38
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests

Dhrystone 2 using register variables       40625525.5 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone                     5642.9 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput                               4521.1 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks        587210.3 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks          152728.6 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks       1848110.2 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput                              788629.1 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching                  94951.2 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation                               9586.3 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                  12361.1 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                   2281.7 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead                         445581.5 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)

System Benchmarks Index Values               BASELINE       RESULT    INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables         116700.0   40625525.5   3481.2
Double-Precision Whetstone                       55.0       5642.9   1026.0
Execl Throughput                                 43.0       4521.1   1051.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks          3960.0     587210.3   1482.9
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks            1655.0     152728.6    922.8
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks          5800.0    1848110.2   3186.4
Pipe Throughput                               12440.0     788629.1    633.9
Pipe-based Context Switching                   4000.0      94951.2    237.4
Process Creation                                126.0       9586.3    760.8
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                     42.4      12361.1   2915.4
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                      6.0       2281.7   3802.8
System Call Overhead                          15000.0     445581.5    297.1
                                                                   ========
System Benchmarks Index Score                                        1163.8

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benchmark Run: Sat Dec 16 2023 04:09:38 - 04:37:44
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests

Dhrystone 2 using register variables       81659492.5 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone                    11285.3 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput                               8343.6 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks       1019784.8 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks          267360.6 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks       3305375.3 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput                             1556492.2 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching                 320266.1 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation                              21258.4 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                  17518.8 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                   2373.4 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead                         853554.1 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)

System Benchmarks Index Values               BASELINE       RESULT    INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables         116700.0   81659492.5   6997.4
Double-Precision Whetstone                       55.0      11285.3   2051.9
Execl Throughput                                 43.0       8343.6   1940.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks          3960.0    1019784.8   2575.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks            1655.0     267360.6   1615.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks          5800.0    3305375.3   5698.9
Pipe Throughput                               12440.0    1556492.2   1251.2
Pipe-based Context Switching                   4000.0     320266.1    800.7
Process Creation                                126.0      21258.4   1687.2
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                     42.4      17518.8   4131.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                      6.0       2373.4   3955.7
System Call Overhead                          15000.0     853554.1    569.0
                                                                   ========
System Benchmarks Index Score                                        2161.2

======= Script description and score comparison completed! ======= 

Looking Glass

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Global Node Test

 ## CDN Speedtest

 CacheFly :  16.22 MiB/s |  129.76 Mbps  | ping 134.197ms
 Gdrive   :       0 B/s |      N/A       | ping  15.975ms


 ## North America Speedtest

 Softlayer, Washington, USA :  24.87 MiB/s |  198.93 Mbps  | ping  78.578ms
 SoftLayer, San Jose, USA   :  10.86 MiB/s |   86.90 Mbps  | ping 142.889ms
 SoftLayer, Dallas, USA     :       0 B/s |      N/A       | ping error!
 Vultr, New Jersey, USA     : 767.57 KiB/s |    6.00 Mbps  | ping  75.664ms
 Vultr, Seattle, USA        :  14.64 MiB/s |  117.12 Mbps  | ping 139.208ms
 Vultr, Dallas, USA         :  19.93 MiB/s |  159.41 Mbps  | ping 109.392ms
 Vultr, Los Angeles, USA    :  14.82 MiB/s |  118.56 Mbps  | ping 139.528ms
 Ramnode, New York, USA     :  29.63 MiB/s |  237.01 Mbps  | ping  72.494ms
 Ramnode, Atlanta, USA      :  22.49 MiB/s |  179.93 Mbps  | ping 104.248ms


 ## Europe Speedtest

 Vultr, London, UK            :  84.03 MiB/s |  672.27 Mbps  | ping   5.250ms
 LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 251.46 KiB/s |    1.96 Mbps  | ping  18.312ms
 Hetzner, Germany             :   1.51 KiB/s |    0.01 Mbps  | ping  22.127ms
 Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL    :  97.51 MiB/s |  780.10 Mbps  | ping  14.535ms
 Vultr, Amsterdam, NL         : 138.89 MiB/s | 1111.11 Mbps  | ping  10.495ms
 EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden      :   2.32 KiB/s |    0.02 Mbps  | ping  30.497ms
 OVH, Roubaix, France         :   4.28 KiB/s |    0.03 Mbps  | ping   7.599ms
 Online, France               : 135.85 MiB/s | 1086.81 Mbps  | ping  17.803ms
 Prometeus, Milan, Italy      :   2.20 KiB/s |    0.02 Mbps  | ping  26.995ms


 ## Exotic Speedtest

 Sydney, Australia     :   3.41 MiB/s |   27.29 Mbps  | ping 298.317ms
 Lagoon, New Caledonia :     311 B/s |      N/A       | ping 326.625ms
 Hosteasy, Moldova     :  38.27 MiB/s |  306.16 Mbps  | ping  51.463ms
 Prima, Argentina      : 461.38 KiB/s |    3.60 Mbps  | ping error!


 ## Asia Speedtest

 SoftLayer, Singapore :   8.08 MiB/s |   64.68 Mbps  | ping 165.507ms
 Linode, Tokyo, Japan :   5.58 MiB/s |   44.63 Mbps  | ping 279.130ms
 Linode, Singapore    :   5.77 MiB/s |   46.18 Mbps  | ping 237.248ms
 Vultr, Tokyo, Japan  :   6.31 MiB/s |   50.48 Mbps  | ping 225.348ms


 Benchmark finished in 95 seconds

Global Latency Test

Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

Query: ping 202.78.163.48, interval: 5s, dense mode: no

Probing 202.78.163.48 – RIPENCC /24 AS199524 GCORE – United Kingdom, Wales, Newport

Media Unlock Test

 ** Test Starts At: Sat Dec 16 03:38:10 UTC 2023

 ** Checking Results Under IPv4 
--------------------------------
 ** Your Network Provider: G-Core Labs SA (202.78.*.*) 

============[ Multination ]============
 Dazn:                                  No
 HotStar:                               No
 Disney+:                               No
 Netflix:                               Originals Only
 YouTube Premium:                       Yes (Region: GB)
 Amazon Prime Video:                    Yes (Region: GB)
 TVBAnywhere+:                          Yes
 iQyi Oversea Region:                   GB
 Viu.com:                               No
 YouTube CDN:                           LUCIX in Luxembourg 
 Netflix Preferred CDN:                 London  
 Spotify Registration:                  No
 Steam Currency:                        GBP
 ChatGPT:                               Yes
 Bing Region:                           GB
=======================================
No IPv6 Connectivity Found, Abort IPv6 Testing...

Testing Done! 

CloudFlare Internet Test

Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

PageSpeed Insights

Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

GTmetrix Performance

Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

Admin Control Panel

Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

One of the standout features of Gcore’s VPS is the control it offers to its users. It provides a user-friendly interface for monitoring performance. The control panel is integrated with all products: CDN, Streaming, Storage, Cloud, DDoS Protection, and DNS Hosting. This integration allows for seamless management of all aspects of a business’s online presence from a single location.

Server Pricing

Gcore United Kingdom Newport Standard vCPU Unlimited Traffic VPS Test and Review

Official Website: https://www.Gcore.com

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Payments

Gcore offers a variety of payment methods for its services. You can pay for Gcore services in USD and Euro. The currency depends on your provider. Here are the payment methods supported by Gcore:

  • PayPal: You can pay for Gcore services via PayPal. Please note that PayPal charges a commission of €0.35 + 3.4% of the payment amount.
  • Bank Transfer: Bank transfers are also accepted. For bank transfers, the minimum payment amount is €10.
  • Bank Card: Gcore accepts payments via bank cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Union Pay.
  • Alipay: Alipay is another payment method supported by Gcore.

It’s important to note that while Gcore does not charge a commission for payments made via bank card or Alipay, your bank may charge a fee.

You can view your provider by going to Dashboard > Information > Provider. To pay, open the Dashboard and click “Add funds.” Then, enter the amount of money you want to pay, select the currency, and choose your preferred payment method.

Customer Support

Gcore’s customer support is available 24/7 all over the globe. They offer several ways to contact their support team:

  • Email: You can contact Gcore’s support team via email at [email protected].
  • Phone: You can call Gcore’s support team. The phone numbers are +352 208 80 507 for the EU and +1 888 4148 646 for the USA.
  • Chat: Gcore offers a chat option in the Help Center or Control Panel. This allows for real-time communication with the support team.
  • WhatsApp: You can send a message to +352 208 80 507.
  • LINE: Gcore is available on LINE. You can add their contact and send a message.
  • Ticket: You can submit a ticket in the Gcore Help Center. This is a convenient way to track your inquiries and responses.

Regardless of your chosen channel, Gcore promises to answer your inquiries promptly. This multi-channel approach ensures you can choose the most convenient method for you.

In addition to these support channels, Gcore provides a comprehensive Help Center with articles and guides to help you navigate their services. This can be a valuable resource for answering common questions and troubleshooting issues.

Conclusion

Our comprehensive review of the Gcore UK Newport VPS, boasting unlimited data transfer, reveals solid performance across several metrics. Equipped with an Intel Xeon (Icelake) processor, 4GB of RAM, a dual-core CPU, a swift 1Gbps network connection, and 50GB SSD storage, the server also includes a dedicated IPv4 address. The Basic Bench tests displayed consistent I/O speeds averaging 202 MB/s and strong network performance with notable high-speed results in Paris and Amsterdam, signifying the server’s robust data handling capabilities.

The Yabs Performance Bench indicated a balanced R/W mix, showing the server could manage up to around 200 MB/s for larger block sizes, which speaks well for tasks that involve heavier data transactions. The Geekbench results with single and multi-core scores of 1420 and 2590, respectively, alongside a comprehensive UnixBench score of 2161.2, suggest the server can handle various general computing tasks competently.

Moreover, network latency was generally low, with excellent ping responses in closer nodes, though, as expected, it increased with geographical distance. However, the server struggled with global connections, especially in Chongqing, China. The Media Unlock Test indicated that while the server is well set up for services in the UK with access to platforms like Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Premium, it faces restrictions with several international services such as Disney+, Netflix for full content, and Spotify.

In conclusion, the Gcore UK Newport VPS performs admirably in regional data and network speed tests, handles mixed read/write operations efficiently, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Its fast SSD storage and ample bandwidth cater to various applications. However, potential users requiring broad international media services may encounter some limitations. This server is a solid, reliable choice for local or regional applications, though, especially in Europe.

Official Website: https://www.Gcore.com

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