Shock Hosting Germany Frankfurt Scalable and Affordable Virtual Server Test and Review
We tried Shock Hosting‘s budget-friendly and expandable virtual server in Frankfurt, Germany. It has a 4-core CPU, 8 GB of memory, 120 GB SSD storage, a fast 1 Gbps net connection, 8 TB of data transfer, and an IPv4 and an IPv6 address.
This review is through a series of tests: Basic speed checks. Yabs and Unix Benchmarks to see how it performs on key tasks. Network tests all around the world to measure connectivity. Ping tests to find out how quickly it responds.
Also, we did the Media Unlock Test to check if media content can be accessed in different regions. The CloudFlare Test helped us understand the quality of its connection. Lastly, we used tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix to see how fast web pages load on this server.
About Shock Hosting
Shock Hosting is a renowned Virtual Private Server (VPS) service provider offering various customizable, scalable, and affordable solutions. Their VPS servers are designed to cater to various needs, making them an excellent choice for businesses and individuals alike.
Shock Hosting offers VPS servers in SSD and HDD storage configurations. This flexibility allows users to choose the storage type that best suits their needs. The servers are powered by enterprise-grade Intel® Xeon® CPUs, providing at least 3.2 GHz base frequency speeds and a turbo frequency of up to 4.5 GHz. This ensures high performance and reliability for all users.
One of the standout features of Shock Hosting’s VPS servers is their global strategic positioning. They offer 11 different data center locations to choose from, including places in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. This global presence allows users to be closer to their visitors, improving the speed and efficiency of their services.
Shock Hosting also prioritizes reliability and uptime. They use DDR4 ECC RAM and RAID 10 storage arrays to reduce the risk of data loss and ensure maximum uptime. Additionally, they stand by their 100% uptime guarantee, ensuring your server is accessible around the clock.
Every virtual server has a 1 Gbps network port, making file transfers quick and easy. Users also have full root access to their servers, allowing them to set passwords without access limitations. Shock Hosting’s entire network is protected against various DDoS attacks to keep your server online.
Official Website: https://www.ShockHosting.net
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : QEMU Virtual CPU version 2.5+
CPU Cores : 4 @ 3249.996 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✗ Disabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 119.9 GB (2.9 GB Used)
Total Mem : 7.8 GB (61.1 MB Used)
Total Swap : 512.0 MB (0 Used)
System uptime : 1 days, 3 hour 27 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 : AS395092 Shock Hosting LLC
Location : Frankfurt am Main / DE
Region : Hesse
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 1.9 GB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 2.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 2.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 2082.1 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 362.11 Mbps 780.18 Mbps 109.85 ms
Los Angeles, US 580.97 Mbps 773.77 Mbps 140.15 ms
Dallas, US 732.46 Mbps 841.11 Mbps 114.83 ms
Montreal, CA 809.06 Mbps 909.92 Mbps 84.82 ms
Paris, FR 910.07 Mbps 935.26 Mbps 18.65 ms
Amsterdam, NL 907.38 Mbps 938.48 Mbps 6.52 ms
Shanghai, CN 322.88 Mbps 517.00 Mbps 268.55 ms
Hongkong, CN 297.59 Mbps 501.29 Mbps 248.49 ms
Mumbai, IN 734.99 Mbps 907.93 Mbps 108.34 ms
Singapore, SG 338.36 Mbps 889.26 Mbps 255.88 ms
Tokyo, JP 372.65 Mbps 573.89 Mbps 224.80 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 38 sec
Timestamp : 2023-12-07 19:02:24 EST
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 1 days, 3 hours, 33 minutes
Processor : QEMU Virtual CPU version 2.5+
CPU cores : 4 @ 3249.996 MHz
AES-NI : ❌ Disabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 7.8 GiB
Swap : 512.0 MiB
Disk : 119.3 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 : Shock Hosting LLC
ASN : AS395092 Shock Hosting LLC
Host : Shock Hosting LLC
Location : Amsterdam, North Holland (NH)
Country : The Netherlands
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50) (Partition /dev/vda1):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 441.94 MB/s (110.4k) | 4.36 GB/s (68.2k)
Write | 443.11 MB/s (110.7k) | 4.38 GB/s (68.5k)
Total | 885.06 MB/s (221.2k) | 8.75 GB/s (136.8k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 4.92 GB/s (9.6k) | 4.95 GB/s (4.8k)
Write | 5.18 GB/s (10.1k) | 5.27 GB/s (5.1k)
Total | 10.10 GB/s (19.7k) | 10.23 GB/s (9.9k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 920 Mbits/sec | 253 Mbits/sec | 13.3 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 15.3 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | busy | 908 Mbits/sec | 7.48 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | 121 Mbits/sec | 82.3 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 771 Mbits/sec | 103 Mbits/sec | 89.9 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 651 Mbits/sec | 54.5 Mbits/sec | 122 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 46.1 Mbits/sec | 141 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 903 Mbits/sec | 174 Mbits/sec | 13.2 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 908 Mbits/sec | busy | 17.2 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 911 Mbits/sec | 902 Mbits/sec | 7.50 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 851 Mbits/sec | 76.3 Mbits/sec | 79.9 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | busy | 85.1 Mbits/sec | 89.9 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 631 Mbits/sec | 70.9 Mbits/sec | 120 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 579 Mbits/sec | 114 Mbits/sec | 141 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 969
Multi Core | 3006
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/3894480
YABS completed in 16 min 7 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Thu Dec 07 2023 19:27:07 - 19:54:59
4 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 57335004.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 8503.9 MWIPS (9.5 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 8715.1 lps (29.7 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1909136.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 537123.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5067033.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 3544632.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 132810.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 12196.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 16180.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 4634.5 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 3607115.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 57335004.3 4913.0
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 8503.9 1546.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 8715.1 2026.8
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1909136.7 4821.1
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 537123.6 3245.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 5067033.8 8736.3
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 3544632.2 2849.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 132810.2 332.0
Process Creation 126.0 12196.3 968.0
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 16180.7 3816.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 4634.5 7724.1
System Call Overhead 15000.0 3607115.2 2404.7
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2678.9
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Benchmark Run: Thu Dec 07 2023 19:54:59 - 20:22:56
4 CPUs in system; running 4 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 228542771.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 34038.6 MWIPS (9.7 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 18245.5 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 707125.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 183877.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2599781.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 14051966.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 889316.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 50080.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 37631.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 5322.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 4817160.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 228542771.3 19583.8
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 34038.6 6188.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 18245.5 4243.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 707125.4 1785.7
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 183877.6 1111.0
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2599781.9 4482.4
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 14051966.5 11295.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 889316.1 2223.3
Process Creation 126.0 50080.3 3974.6
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 37631.6 8875.4
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 5322.9 8871.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 4817160.0 3211.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 4697.4
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 213.139.207.3
Test IPv6: 2a0d:9ec1:0:1::7476
Speedtest Files: 100MB 1GB 2GB
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 103.09 MiB/s | 824.74 Mbps | ping 0.550ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 0.732ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 1.62 MiB/s | 12.99 Mbps | ping 84.738ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 408.55 KiB/s | 3.19 Mbps | ping 147.110ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 1.47 MiB/s | 11.78 Mbps | ping 101.161ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 13.43 MiB/s | 107.47 Mbps | ping 143.676ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 17.79 MiB/s | 142.32 Mbps | ping 120.471ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 13.08 MiB/s | 104.66 Mbps | ping 148.043ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 25.50 MiB/s | 203.99 Mbps | ping 90.780ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 22.24 MiB/s | 177.93 Mbps | ping 103.821ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 72.10 MiB/s | 576.78 Mbps | ping 13.883ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 3.87 MiB/s | 30.94 Mbps | ping 0.670ms
Hetzner, Germany : 5.46 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 3.867ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 94.24 MiB/s | 753.89 Mbps | ping 15.337ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 103.20 MiB/s | 825.59 Mbps | ping 7.078ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 3.67 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 19.880ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 6.59 KiB/s | 0.05 Mbps | ping 11.241ms
Online, France : 77.16 MiB/s | 617.26 Mbps | ping 15.226ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 4.39 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 9.338ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 2.37 MiB/s | 18.94 Mbps | ping 342.092ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 328 B/s | N/A | ping 291.390ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 49.75 MiB/s | 398.01 Mbps | ping 33.943ms
Prima, Argentina : 156.58 KiB/s | 1.22 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 304.73 KiB/s | 2.38 Mbps | ping 168.108ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 2.92 MiB/s | 23.35 Mbps | ping 254.514ms
Linode, Singapore : 3.46 MiB/s | 27.71 Mbps | ping 181.207ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 6.08 MiB/s | 48.68 Mbps | ping 236.252ms
Benchmark finished in 84 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 213.139.205.21, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 213.139.205.21 – RIPENCC /22 AS395092 SHOCK-1 – Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Thu 07 Dec 2023 07:25:00 PM EST
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: ServerHosh Internet Service (213.139.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: DE)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: DE)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: DE
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Frankfurt
Netflix Preferred CDN: Frankfurt
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: DE
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
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** Your Network Provider: Shock Hosting LLC (2a0d:9ec1:0:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: US)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Frankfurt
Netflix Preferred CDN: Frankfurt
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: DE
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
Shock Hosting provides an intuitive and user-friendly Admin Control Panel for managing VPS servers. This control panel lets you log in with your account email address and password. If you forget your password, there’s a “Forgot Password?” option to help you recover your account.
Once logged in, you have full control over your server. You can perform various management actions, such as rebooting and reinstalling Linux or Windows. The control panel also provides a way to generate a secure password, ensuring the safety of your server.
The Control Panel is designed to be easy to navigate, making server management a breeze even for beginners. It’s also accessible from anywhere, allowing you to manage your server on the go.
If you encounter any issues or need assistance, Shock Hosting’s support team is available 24/7. They can help you navigate the control panel and ensure your server runs smoothly.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.ShockHosting.net
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Payments
Shock Hosting offers a variety of payment methods for their services. They accept PayPal, Credit/Debit Cards, Alipay, and Crypto Currency. This wide range of payment options provides flexibility for customers, allowing them to choose the most convenient method.
Regarding pricing, Shock Hosting offers competitive rates for their VPS servers. The cost can be as low as $3.74 per month when pre-paying for more than a month. This makes their services not only high-quality but also affordable.
Shock Hosting also offers a seven-day money-back guarantee. This gives customers the confidence to try their services, knowing they can get a refund if unsatisfied within the first week.
Customer Support
Shock Hosting’s customer support is available 24/7 to assist with any issues. Their experienced and trained support team ensures issues are handled quickly and correctly. They can be contacted via ticket or live chat. The goal is to respond to all support requests within 30 minutes or quicker for emergencies.
For self-support, there is a knowledge base that is adequately populated. This allows users to find solutions to common problems without contacting the support team.
Conclusion
Our server testing started with ‘Basic Bench’ speed tests, consistently showing high I/O speeds around 2.1 GB/s. Regarding latency and data throughput, the server’s performance varied significantly by location, peaking with impressive speeds and low latency in European tests, particularly in Paris and Amsterdam. However, as expected, the farther the data traveled, as seen in locations like Shanghai and Hong Kong, the higher the latency we observed.
For disk performance under mixed read/write operations, the server didn’t disappoint, showcasing excellent throughput performance in the ‘Yabs Performance Bench’ with total speeds reaching above 10 GB/s for larger block sizes. Geekbench 6 results reaffirmed the server’s strong performance, with a significant multi-core score of 3006. In the ‘UnixBench’ tests, the server’s computing capabilities were further highlighted, delivering scores that suggest it’s capable of handling a wide range of applications and workloads.
Regarding global accessibility and services, the ‘Media Unlock Test’ revealed that regional services like Dazn, Amazon Prime Video, and TVBAnywhere+ were accessible with the indicated region set to Germany. However, some services like HotStar, Disney+, and Spotify Registration were unavailable. This shows that while the server is well-positioned for diverse multimedia content streaming, it has certain geographical restrictions.
In conclusion, Shock Hosting’s virtual server in Germany demonstrates excellent performance capabilities, especially within European networks. It’s a strong contender for businesses and individuals needing high-speed data processing and storage. While it offers solid media accessibility in some areas, potential customers should be aware of regional limitations for certain services. The server’s robust features and reliable performance make it a valuable option for various hosting needs.
Official Website: https://www.ShockHosting.net
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