HostVDS Russia Moscow Highload Intel Xeon Cloud Server Test and Review
We recently reviewed the HostVDS Russia Moscow Highload Cloud VDS Server. It’s equipped with an Intel Xeon E3-12xx v2 processor and comes with a solid setup: 4 CPU cores, 16GB of RAM, 80GB of SSD storage, a fast 1Gbps network port, 10TB of data transfer allowance, and a single IPv4 address.
Our team ran a series of standard benchmarks to measure the server’s basic performance. We also checked network performance across different locations and measured how quickly the server responds to global requests.
Additionally, we tested how well it accesses various regional content, evaluated the quality of its connection with CloudFlare, and looked at how fast web pages load using tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About HostVDS
HostVDS is a web hosting service provider gaining recognition for its affordable and quality services. It offers various hosting solutions, including virtual private servers (VPS), dedicated servers, and cloud hosting. The company’s services are designed to cater to various users, from individuals to small businesses and large enterprises.
One of the key features of HostVDS is its self-provisioning virtual machines (VMs). Users can set up their VMs without submitting tickets or interacting with human support. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to test VMs or deploy applications quickly.
In terms of pricing, HostVDS is known for its cost-effective plans. For instance, one of their plans offers 2GB of RAM and 20GB of storage for just $1.99 monthly. This makes HostVDS an attractive option for users who are looking for affordable hosting solutions.
HostVDS also offers a wide range of VM templates, saving users time and effort in setting up their servers. Additionally, the company provides direct access to the OpenStack (Horizon) API, allowing users to manage their resources more efficiently.
Another notable feature of HostVDS is its multiple payment methods. The company accepts various forms of payment, including cryptocurrencies. This flexibility in payment options can be a significant advantage for users, especially those who prefer digital currencies.
Official Website: https://www.hostvds.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Xeon E3-12xx v2 (Ivy Bridge, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 4 @ 2699.998 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✓ Enabled
Total Disk : 75.0 GB (1.9 GB Used)
Total Mem : 15.5 GB (238.8 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 1 hour 8 min
Load average : 0.01, 0.03, 0.05
OS : CentOS Linux release 7.9.2009 (Core)
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 3.10.0-1160.90.1.el7.x86_64
TCP CC : cubic
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✗ Offline
Organization : AS56971 CGI GLOBAL LIMITED
Location : Moscow / RU
Region : Moscow
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 83.6 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 376 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 417 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 292.2 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 1031.42 Mbps 58.92 Mbps 7.41 ms
Los Angeles, US 119.64 Mbps 15.46 Mbps 183.42 ms
Dallas, US 151.02 Mbps 54.25 Mbps 156.38 ms
Montreal, CA 125.59 Mbps 18.98 Mbps 144.84 ms
Paris, FR 402.50 Mbps 130.45 Mbps 64.36 ms
Amsterdam, NL 49.19 Mbps 24.22 Mbps 50.36 ms
Chongqing, CN 0.08 Mbps 0.34 Mbps 247.44 ms
Hongkong, CN 211.96 Mbps 72.36 Mbps 290.28 ms
Mumbai, IN 247.18 Mbps 122.35 Mbps 207.63 ms
Singapore, SG 25.54 Mbps 163.38 Mbps 291.94 ms
Tokyo, JP 70.71 Mbps 20.54 Mbps 255.22 ms
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Finished in : 6 min 36 sec
Timestamp : 2024-01-08 07:53:59 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 1 hours, 24 minutes
Processor : Intel Xeon E3-12xx v2 (Ivy Bridge, IBRS)
CPU cores : 4 @ 2699.998 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 15.5 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 75.0 GiB
Distro : CentOS Linux 7 (Core)
Kernel : 3.10.0-1160.90.1.el7.x86_64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ❌ Offline
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : CGI GLOBAL LIMITED
ASN : AS56971 CGI GLOBAL LIMITED
Location : Moscow, Moscow (MOW)
Country : Russia
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 40.02 MB/s (10.0k) | 327.89 MB/s (5.1k)
Write | 40.12 MB/s (10.0k) | 329.62 MB/s (5.1k)
Total | 80.15 MB/s (20.0k) | 657.51 MB/s (10.2k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 550.78 MB/s (1.0k) | 581.37 MB/s (567)
Write | 580.05 MB/s (1.1k) | 620.09 MB/s (605)
Total | 1.13 GB/s (2.2k) | 1.20 GB/s (1.1k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 279 Mbits/sec | busy | 48.3 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | busy | 65.7 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 510 Mbits/sec | 129 Mbits/sec | 40.9 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 518 Mbits/sec | busy | 55.8 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 125 Mbits/sec | busy | 118 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 434 Mbits/sec | 29.5 Mbits/sec | 163 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 39.0 Mbits/sec | 71.7 Mbits/sec | 190 ms
Geekbench 6 test failed. Run manually to determine cause.
YABS completed in 6 min 26 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: 1 08 2024 09:01:27 - 09:29:36
4 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 28961613.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 3772.7 MWIPS (9.8 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 1664.3 lps (29.9 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 283361.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 78858.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 780620.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 500461.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 37412.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 2730.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 2963.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1017.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 355215.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 28961613.5 2481.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 3772.7 685.9
Execl Throughput 43.0 1664.3 387.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 283361.6 715.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 78858.7 476.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 780620.5 1345.9
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 500461.3 402.3
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 37412.2 93.5
Process Creation 126.0 2730.7 216.7
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 2963.4 698.9
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1017.7 1696.1
System Call Overhead 15000.0 355215.9 236.8
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System Benchmarks Index Score 545.4
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Benchmark Run: 1 08 2024 09:29:36 - 09:57:55
4 CPUs in system; running 4 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 97534496.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 14651.0 MWIPS (10.1 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 6073.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 717258.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 204236.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1660809.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1819440.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 226654.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 13456.0 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 8383.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1218.8 lpm (60.1 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1266610.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 97534496.6 8357.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 14651.0 2663.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 6073.7 1412.5
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 717258.2 1811.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 204236.5 1234.1
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1660809.5 2863.5
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1819440.3 1462.6
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 226654.9 566.6
Process Creation 126.0 13456.0 1067.9
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 8383.2 1977.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1218.8 2031.3
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1266610.8 844.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1705.1
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
None
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 12.02 MiB/s | 96.14 Mbps | ping 29.245ms
Gdrive : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 31.897ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 208.46 KiB/s | 1.63 Mbps | ping 146.586ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 210.67 KiB/s | 1.65 Mbps | ping 211.859ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 284.53 KiB/s | 2.22 Mbps | ping 138.770ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 659.69 KiB/s | 5.15 Mbps | ping 211.423ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 1.62 MiB/s | 12.96 Mbps | ping 190.794ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 1.93 MiB/s | 15.40 Mbps | ping 217.579ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 1.45 MiB/s | 11.64 Mbps | ping 145.827ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 105.66 KiB/s | 0.83 Mbps | ping 163.759ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 9.12 MiB/s | 72.97 Mbps | ping 57.115ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 41.25 KiB/s | 0.32 Mbps | ping 39.461ms
Hetzner, Germany : 253 B/s | N/A | ping 38.334ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 2.36 MiB/s | 18.92 Mbps | ping 93.141ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 4.52 MiB/s | 36.17 Mbps | ping 72.544ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 488 B/s | N/A | ping 31.585ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 432 B/s | N/A | ping 50.139ms
Online, France : 1.14 MiB/s | 9.10 Mbps | ping 82.177ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 374 B/s | N/A | ping 84.235ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 155.85 KiB/s | 1.22 Mbps | ping 291.147ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 91 B/s | N/A | ping 346.858ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 678.65 KiB/s | 5.30 Mbps | ping 114.991ms
Prima, Argentina : 13.01 KiB/s | 0.10 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 147.73 KiB/s | 1.15 Mbps | ping 216.013ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.95 KiB/s | 0.05 Mbps | ping 310.465ms
Linode, Singapore : 755.39 KiB/s | 5.90 Mbps | ping 235.244ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 681.86 KiB/s | 5.33 Mbps | ping 247.281ms
Benchmark finished in 127 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 45.156.24.172, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 45.156.24.172 – RIPENCC /24 AS56971 CLOUDBACKBONE – Russia
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: 2024/01/08 08:35:02 UTC
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Cgi Global (45.156.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: Failed
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: HK)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: RU)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Moscow
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (CDN IP Not Found)
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: RUB
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: RU
=======================================
No IPv6 Connectivity Found, Abort IPv6 Testing...
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
HostVDS’s Admin Control Panel is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, catering to new and experienced users. Users can self-provision virtual machines (VMs) without tickets or human interaction. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who must quickly set up VMs for testing or application deployment.
The Admin Control Panel provides direct OpenStack (Horizon) API access. This feature allows users to manage their resources more efficiently. It also offers a wide range of VM templates, saving users time and effort setting up their servers.
However, it’s important to note that while the Admin Control Panel offers many benefits, some users have reported issues with network bandwidth stability on very cheap plans. Additionally, the VMs are not on High Availability (HA), which means there may be moments of downtime and VM recoveries.
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.hostvds.com
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Payments
HostVDS offers multiple payment methods, providing flexibility for its users. This includes traditional forms of payment as well as digital currencies. Including cryptocurrencies as a payment option is a significant advantage for users, especially those who prefer digital currencies.
Customer Support
You can contact HostVDS.com support through their website. They also have a support ticket system available for account-related issues. If you cannot find the contact information on their website, you might want to check if your browser has JavaScript enabled, as some functionalities on their site require it. Their office is 2900 NW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33172, USA. However, contacting them online for any support-related queries is always best.
Conclusion
The Basic Bench test demonstrated consistent input/output (I/O) performance with an average speed of 292.2 MB/s. Network performance varied significantly across different global locations, with the best upload speed (1031.42 Mbps) occurring locally via Speedtest.net and the best download speed (163.38 Mbps) achieved in Singapore. Despite global distances, latency remained low in European tests but became considerably higher when connecting to Asian locations.
Yabs performance benchmarks showed strong read/write capabilities, peaking at 1.20 GB/s when using larger block sizes of 1M for mixed operations. The UnixBench scores provided a detailed look at the CPU prowess, with the single-tasking tests scoring a system index score of 545.4, while the multi-tasking scenario, utilizing all 4 CPU cores, achieved a significantly higher score of 1705.1, showcasing the server’s capability to handle parallel tasks efficiently.
To conclude, the HostVDS Moscow server displays impressive capability in handling intensive workloads with high I/O and CPU performance. The network speed and latency results indicate a reliable performance in nearby locations, although with varying results globally. This server is well-suited for high-demand applications and demonstrates the potential to be a strong performer, especially in European markets.
Official Website: https://www.hostvds.com
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