Virtono United Kingdom Manchester KVM-based Cloud VPS Test and Review
Today, we’re examining Virtono‘s cloud service in Manchester, UK. Their Virtual Private Server (VPS) runs on a powerful Intel Xeon Gold 5218 CPU at 2.30GHz, with specs that include 2 core processors, 2GB of memory, 50GB of solid-state storage, 1 Gbps net connection, 2 TB of data transfer, plus one IPv4 and one IPv6 address.
Our team runs this server through a series of tests to see how it performs. We’ll check its basic power with standard benchmarks, measure its internet speed from different global spots, and test how quickly it can send and receive small data packets.
We’ll also see if it can stream media from various regions, if it holds up under CloudFlare’s connection test, and how fast it loads web pages using tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix. Stay tuned for straightforward results on how this server stacks up.
About Virtono
Virtono is a well-known provider of various hosting services, including Virtual Private Servers (VPS). Their VPS offerings are based on the KVM virtualization platform and are deployed on their global cloud infrastructure. This ensures that customers have dedicated resources and SSD storage, which are key for performance and reliability.
One of the standout features of Virtono’s VPS services is their affordability. They offer a range of plans to suit different needs and budgets. This makes it possible for businesses of all sizes to take advantage of the benefits of VPS hosting.
Virtono’s VPS servers are self-managed, giving users more power and control. This is ideal for those with the technical know-how to manage their servers. However, for those who prefer a hands-off approach, Virtono also offers managed cloud servers with cPanel.
In terms of hardware, Virtono uses only professional-grade equipment. This includes DELL servers and Cisco routers. They also utilize NVMe & SSD storage to maximize read/write speeds. Their SSD-based RAID arrays also improve write speed, IOps, and fault tolerance.
Virtono guarantees 99.99% uptime for their nodes and network. This is crucial for businesses that rely on their websites and online services to be available around the clock. To ensure this level of service, Virtono constantly monitors their nodes.
Official Website: https://www.Virtono.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 5218 CPU @ 2.30GHz
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2300.000 MHz
CPU Cache : 22528 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 49.1 GB (4.8 GB Used)
Total Mem : 1.9 GB (191.8 MB Used)
Total Swap : 2.0 GB (524.0 KB Used)
System uptime : 3 days, 15 hour 5 min
Load average : 0.02, 0.05, 0.02
OS : Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.15.0-91-generic
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS9009 M247 Europe SRL
Location : Manchester / GB
Region : England
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 361 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 359 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 360 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 360.0 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 938.43 Mbps 937.73 Mbps 42.20 ms
Los Angeles, US 582.87 Mbps 922.67 Mbps 135.65 ms
Dallas, US 749.78 Mbps 871.16 Mbps 107.90 ms
Montreal, CA 582.53 Mbps 932.24 Mbps 92.73 ms
Paris, FR 985.54 Mbps 934.95 Mbps 27.28 ms
Amsterdam, NL 996.41 Mbps 888.82 Mbps 12.16 ms
Shanghai, CN 4.38 Mbps 644.71 Mbps 234.68 ms
Hongkong, CN 404.01 Mbps 445.69 Mbps 199.20 ms
Mumbai, IN 620.12 Mbps 868.09 Mbps 130.14 ms
Singapore, SG 322.02 Mbps 906.95 Mbps 261.05 ms
Tokyo, JP 324.46 Mbps 601.27 Mbps 236.67 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 42 sec
Timestamp : 2024-01-23 00:15:41 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 3 days, 15 hours, 15 minutes
Processor : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 5218 CPU @ 2.30GHz
CPU cores : 2 @ 2300.000 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 1.9 GiB
Swap : 2.0 GiB
Disk : 47.1 GiB
Distro : Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS
Kernel : 5.15.0-91-generic
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : M247 Europe SRL
ASN : AS9009 M247 Europe SRL
Host : Virtono Networks SRL
Location : Manchester, England (ENG)
Country : United Kingdom
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 90.23 MB/s (22.5k) | 362.75 MB/s (5.6k)
Write | 90.47 MB/s (22.6k) | 364.66 MB/s (5.6k)
Total | 180.70 MB/s (45.1k) | 727.41 MB/s (11.3k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 346.19 MB/s (676) | 341.62 MB/s (333)
Write | 364.58 MB/s (712) | 364.37 MB/s (355)
Total | 710.77 MB/s (1.3k) | 705.99 MB/s (688)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 993 Mbits/sec | 941 Mbits/sec | 6.46 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | 934 Mbits/sec | 23.8 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 989 Mbits/sec | 939 Mbits/sec | --
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 818 Mbits/sec | 664 Mbits/sec | 109 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 859 Mbits/sec | 885 Mbits/sec | 75.5 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 680 Mbits/sec | 282 Mbits/sec | 114 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 567 Mbits/sec | 552 Mbits/sec | 137 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 992 Mbits/sec | 929 Mbits/sec | 6.46 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 979 Mbits/sec | busy | 22.8 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 984 Mbits/sec | 927 Mbits/sec | 14.1 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 674 Mbits/sec | 724 Mbits/sec | 107 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 872 Mbits/sec | 591 Mbits/sec | 75.8 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 693 Mbits/sec | 166 Mbits/sec | 113 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 558 Mbits/sec | 493 Mbits/sec | 137 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 933
Multi Core | 1619
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/4514650
YABS completed in 17 min 29 secUnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Tue Jan 23 2024 00:43:24 - 01:11:28
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 34419110.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 5476.5 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 2598.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 976821.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 301256.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1586929.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1814214.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 163404.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 5586.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 7675.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1459.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1766811.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 34419110.1 2949.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 5476.5 995.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 2598.8 604.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 976821.9 2466.7
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 301256.8 1820.3
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1586929.1 2736.1
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1814214.7 1458.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 163404.6 408.5
Process Creation 126.0 5586.8 443.4
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 7675.7 1810.3
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1459.4 2432.3
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1766811.9 1177.9
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1327.2
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Benchmark Run: Tue Jan 23 2024 01:11:28 - 01:39:35
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 67626406.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 10906.0 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4465.4 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1185504.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 356878.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2308278.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 3538451.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 376417.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 13654.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 11336.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1501.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2594427.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 67626406.2 5794.9
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 10906.0 1982.9
Execl Throughput 43.0 4465.4 1038.5
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1185504.4 2993.7
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 356878.8 2156.4
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2308278.0 3979.8
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 3538451.3 2844.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 376417.7 941.0
Process Creation 126.0 13654.8 1083.7
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 11336.4 2673.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1501.1 2501.9
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2594427.8 1729.6
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2159.6
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
IPv4: 81.181.108.19
IPv6: 2a0e:1d80:5:59cc::1
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 63.38 MiB/s | 507.00 Mbps | ping 31.210ms
Gdrive : 4.64 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 7.213ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 8.58 MiB/s | 68.64 Mbps | ping 79.652ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 3.23 MiB/s | 25.87 Mbps | ping 141.901ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 777.09 KiB/s | 6.07 Mbps | ping 76.002ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 14.33 MiB/s | 114.62 Mbps | ping 138.632ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 18.57 MiB/s | 148.57 Mbps | ping 110.844ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 14.17 MiB/s | 113.39 Mbps | ping 139.062ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 29.49 MiB/s | 235.94 Mbps | ping 78.090ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 24.54 MiB/s | 196.31 Mbps | ping 94.967ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 106.50 MiB/s | 852.03 Mbps | ping 6.621ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 73.13 KiB/s | 0.57 Mbps | ping 73.446ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.03 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 20.100ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 65.31 MiB/s | 522.45 Mbps | ping 15.611ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 98.83 MiB/s | 790.67 Mbps | ping 12.870ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 2.05 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 33.623ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 3.98 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 10.287ms
Online, France : 89.85 MiB/s | 718.77 Mbps | ping 23.748ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 1.87 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 29.289ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.04 MiB/s | 24.34 Mbps | ping 281.235ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 306 B/s | N/A | ping 322.539ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 8.10 MiB/s | 64.80 Mbps | ping 52.699ms
Prima, Argentina : 434.29 KiB/s | 3.39 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 1.90 MiB/s | 15.18 Mbps | ping 168.156ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.71 MiB/s | 45.68 Mbps | ping 238.100ms
Linode, Singapore : 3.51 MiB/s | 28.10 Mbps | ping 230.646ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 6.51 MiB/s | 52.10 Mbps | ping 235.615ms
Benchmark finished in 93 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 81.181.108.21, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 81.181.108.21 – RIPENCC /24 AS9009 M247 – United Kingdom, England, Manchester
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Tue Jan 23 12:41:10 AM UTC 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: M247 Europe (81.181.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: GB)
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: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: Warsaw
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: GBP
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: GB
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: M247 Europe (2a0e:1d80:5:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: RO)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: London
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: GB
=======================================
Testing Done!CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Get Started with Virtono’s VPS
Getting started with Virtono’s VPS services is a straightforward process. Here are the steps you can follow:
- Visit the Virtono Website: Go to the official Virtono website. You’ll find information about their various hosting services, including VPS.
- Choose a Plan: Virtono offers a range of VPS plans to suit different needs and budgets. Review the details of each plan to determine which one is right for you.
- Sign Up: Once you’ve chosen a plan, you can create an account. You’ll need to provide some basic information and choose a payment method.
- Configure Your Server: After signing up, you’ll have the opportunity to configure your server. This includes choosing your server location from their global data center network.
- Access Your Server: Once your server is set up, you’ll receive admin privileges, which gives you root access to your server. This allows you to customize and configure your server to meet your needs.
Virtono’s VPS servers are self-managed, so you’ll need technical knowledge to manage your server. Consider their managed cloud servers with cPanel if you prefer a hands-off approach.
Admin Control Panel
Virtono’s VPS services have an Admin Control Panel providing various functionalities. Here are some key features and how to use them:
- Root Access: Virtono provides root access to its Cloud & Dedicated servers. This means you have administrative privileges, allowing you to control and customize your server fully.
- Server Management: The Control Panel allows you to manage your server. You can start, stop, and reboot your server as needed. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting or making major changes to your server.
- VNC Access: The Control Panel provides VNC access. This allows you to control your server remotely, making it easier to manage and configure.
- Rebuilds: If you need to reset your server to its original state, the Control Panel allows you to rebuild it.
- 24/7 Monitoring: Virtono monitors their nodes to ensure all services are up. You can check the status of your server at any time through the Control Panel.
To access your Control Panel, log in to your account on the Virtono website. Once logged in, click on Services to see all your servers. Select the server you want to manage to access its Control Panel.
Server Pricing
View All Plans: https://www.Virtono.com
Payments
Virtono offers a straightforward, secure payment and billing process for its VPS services. Here are some key points:
Pricing: Virtono offers a range of VPS plans with different pricing tiers. The pricing starts from as low as €2.95 per month. The cost varies depending on the resources and features included in the plan.
Payment Methods: Virtono accepts various payment methods. You can use your PayPal, Credit Card, Crypto, Alipay, or Bank transfer.
Instant Activation: The service is instantly activated once the payment is made. You can start using your VPS server immediately after the payment is processed.
Coupon
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Customer Support
In terms of support, Virtono prides itself on being always available, 24/7. They understand that each client has unique needs, and they strive to solve them as a priority. They also pride themselves on their fast response time, ensuring customers never wait longer.
Conclusion
For starters, the server’s I/O speed averaged 360 MB/s across multiple tests, which is quite respectable—it’s not the fastest out there, but it’s well above the baseline for acceptable performance. When it came to moving data to and from the server over the internet, the numbers were pretty solid, especially within Europe, where speeds were just a hair under the 1 Gbps mark. However, this server struggled a bit when reaching out across the globe to places like Shanghai and Tokyo, where speeds dipped significantly.
In more detailed testing with the Yabs Performance Bench, the server flexed its muscles with read and write speeds balancing out at around 700 MB/s for larger files—a good result that positions the VPS well for handling mixed workloads. Geekbench 6 benchmark scores were fair, highlighting that the single-core performance could be better, but the multi-core result indicates this machine can handle multiple tasks without too much sweat.
The UnixBench tests, which dive deeper into the server’s capabilities, returned an index score of 1327.2 for single-threaded operations and a heftier 2159.6 when both CPU cores got in on the action. These scores speak well to the server’s ability to spin many plates simultaneously, ensuring it can cope with many simultaneous tasks or users.
Wrapping up, Virtono’s VPS shows it’s a solid middle-of-the-road option. It’s not breaking any speed records, but it’s doing a lot right: good data handling, decent network connectivity, and scales up well when you’re throwing more at it. For small to medium-sized applications or websites that don’t require bleeding-edge speed, this VPS offering from Virtono is a reliable engine to keep your digital gear running smoothly.
Official Website: https://www.Virtono.com
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