99Stack Australia Melbourne Intel Xeon Processor Standard Instance Test and Review
This time, we’re putting the 99Stack Australia Melbourne Standard vCPU VPS Server to the test. It is powered by an Intel Xeon Processor (Cascadelake) with 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB of SSD storage, a 1 Gbps internet connection, 3 TB bandwidth, and an IPv4 and IPv6 address.
Our review covers a range of tests to check everything you need to know: We’ll kick off with the Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to get the server’s fundamental performance. To understand how it does on a global scale, we’ll conduct the Global Node Test for a thorough network check and the Global Ping Test to measure response times.
We’ll run the Media Unlock Test to ensure you can access media content smoothly. The CloudFlare Internet Test will tell us about the quality of the connection, and to see how fast and efficiently web pages load, we’ll use tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance.
About 99Stack
99Stack.com is a cloud service provider that offers various services, including SSD VPS, cloud servers, and cloud hosting. The platform is designed with a focus on decentralization and privacy.
99Stack operates globally, providing public cloud resources on every continent and catering to customers worldwide. They serve areas typically under-served by other cloud providers and the major popular regions. This global presence allows users to boost their reach and serve customers more effectively.
One of the key features of 99Stack is its commitment to privacy. The company collects only the minimum personal information required to establish a contract. Users can top up their balance with any major cryptocurrency, including privacy coins. This approach to privacy is a significant differentiator for 99Stack in the cloud services market.
99Stack’s infrastructure is powered by a wide range of fully independent data center operators. This decentralization allows users to manage their public cloud resources through a unified user interface without vendor lock-in or centralized dependencies. This approach provides users with greater flexibility and control over their resources.
Official Website: https://www.99stack.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Xeon Processor (Cascadelake)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2992.968 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 82.8 GB (11.1 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (275.5 MB Used)
Total Swap : 7.7 GB (524.0 KB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 14 min
Load average : 0.03, 0.18, 0.19
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-27-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Location : Melbourne / AU
Region : Victoria
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 1.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 1.1 GB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 1.2 GB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 1160.5 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 5992.28 Mbps 4655.79 Mbps 0.37 ms
Los Angeles, US 571.19 Mbps 1301.78 Mbps 161.28 ms
Dallas, US 418.05 Mbps 1377.43 Mbps 220.82 ms
Montreal, CA 372.84 Mbps 907.50 Mbps 232.17 ms
Paris, FR 264.27 Mbps 2357.98 Mbps 284.85 ms
Amsterdam, NL 358.14 Mbps 838.45 Mbps 250.36 ms
Shanghai, CN 461.99 Mbps 1174.56 Mbps 316.45 ms
Hongkong, CN 2.70 Mbps 0.21 Mbps 137.49 ms
Mumbai, IN 473.91 Mbps 3517.12 Mbps 409.90 ms
Singapore, SG 3863.21 Mbps 4061.19 Mbps 241.34 ms
Tokyo, JP 577.43 Mbps 1282.11 Mbps 157.85 ms
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Finished in : 6 min 18 sec
Timestamp : 2024-02-21 00:42:24 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 25 minutes
Processor : Intel Xeon Processor (Cascadelake)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2992.968 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 7.7 GiB
Disk : 75.1 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-27-amd64
VM Type : MICROSOFT
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : The Constant Company, LLC
ASN : AS20473 The Constant Company, LLC
Host : The Constant Company, LLC
Location : Melbourne, Victoria (VIC)
Country : Australia
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 429.70 MB/s (107.4k) | 1.45 GB/s (22.7k)
Write | 430.84 MB/s (107.7k) | 1.46 GB/s (22.8k)
Total | 860.54 MB/s (215.1k) | 2.91 GB/s (45.6k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.58 GB/s (3.0k) | 1.55 GB/s (1.5k)
Write | 1.66 GB/s (3.2k) | 1.65 GB/s (1.6k)
Total | 3.24 GB/s (6.3k) | 3.20 GB/s (3.1k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 594 Mbits/sec | 421 Mbits/sec | 268 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 2.58 Gbits/sec | 2.02 Gbits/sec | 326 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 601 Mbits/sec | 703 Mbits/sec | 320 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.88 Gbits/sec | 1.16 Gbits/sec | 343 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 510 Mbits/sec | 567 Mbits/sec | 247 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 609 Mbits/sec | 486 Mbits/sec | 255 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 884 Mbits/sec | busy | 188 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 566 Mbits/sec | 740 Mbits/sec | 268 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 2.69 Gbits/sec | 2.01 Gbits/sec | 329 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 467 Mbits/sec | 544 Mbits/sec | 320 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | busy | 171 Mbits/sec | 343 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 631 Mbits/sec | 832 Mbits/sec | 247 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 608 Mbits/sec | 794 Mbits/sec | 255 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 885 Mbits/sec | 1.14 Gbits/sec | 188 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
Single Core | 1151
Multi Core | 2150
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/5002132
YABS completed in 19 min 57 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A score higher is better
Benchmark Run: Wed Feb 21 2024 01:38:35 - 02:06:35
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 45564153.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 6811.4 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3848.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 449159.8 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 129004.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1197198.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 678542.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 80044.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 7161.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 8673.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1520.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 331677.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 45564153.9 3904.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 6811.4 1238.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 3848.1 894.9
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 449159.8 1134.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 129004.1 779.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1197198.0 2064.1
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 678542.1 545.5
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 80044.2 200.1
Process Creation 126.0 7161.3 568.4
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 8673.8 2045.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1520.1 2533.4
System Call Overhead 15000.0 331677.8 221.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 953.0
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Benchmark Run: Wed Feb 21 2024 02:06:35 - 02:34:38
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 89118353.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 13704.7 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 6545.7 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 767152.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 198254.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2146199.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1318706.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 340545.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 15143.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 12433.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1471.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 632068.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 89118353.5 7636.5
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 13704.7 2491.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 6545.7 1522.2
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 767152.1 1937.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 198254.7 1197.9
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2146199.7 3700.3
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1318706.9 1060.1
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 340545.0 851.4
Process Creation 126.0 15143.6 1201.9
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 12433.6 2932.5
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1471.8 2453.0
System Call Overhead 15000.0 632068.8 421.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1748.7
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 67.219.110.24
Melbourne, Australia, is an excellent choice for a data center location for a few reasons.
Firstly, the city has a very reliable and fast internet connection. This is important for businesses that need to access the internet quickly and for backups and data transfers.
Secondly, the city offers a wide range of data center providers and services, allowing customers to find the best fit for their needs.
Finally, Melbourne is also known for its strong security, as it is home to several highly secure data centers. This is important for businesses looking to store sensitive data, as they can rest assured that their data is safe.
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 217.39 MiB/s | 1739.13 Mbps | ping 0.223ms
Gdrive : 2.10 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 1.310ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 249.28 KiB/s | 1.95 Mbps | ping 219.984ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 199.07 KiB/s | 1.56 Mbps | ping 167.152ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 182.31 KiB/s | 1.42 Mbps | ping 251.163ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 25.00 MiB/s | 200.00 Mbps | ping 219.998ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 25.01 MiB/s | 200.05 Mbps | ping 221.113ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 28.31 MiB/s | 226.50 Mbps | ping 191.742ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 4.96 MiB/s | 39.72 Mbps | ping 287.642ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 10.44 MiB/s | 83.55 Mbps | ping 238.956ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 10.39 MiB/s | 83.14 Mbps | ping 278.861ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 7.86 KiB/s | 0.06 Mbps | ping 278.051ms
Hetzner, Germany : 82 B/s | N/A | ping 261.077ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 6.45 MiB/s | 51.58 Mbps | ping 265.414ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 12.22 MiB/s | 97.73 Mbps | ping 271.822ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 143 B/s | N/A | ping 350.458ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 113 B/s | N/A | ping 350.065ms
Online, France : 3.34 MiB/s | 26.73 Mbps | ping 325.640ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 123 B/s | N/A | ping 274.253ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 155.76 MiB/s | 1246.11 Mbps | ping 12.006ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 194 B/s | N/A | ping 216.064ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 346.22 KiB/s | 2.70 Mbps | ping 304.853ms
Prima, Argentina : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 15.17 MiB/s | 121.38 Mbps | ping 93.649ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 442.81 KiB/s | 3.46 Mbps | ping 261.387ms
Linode, Singapore : 3.17 MiB/s | 25.34 Mbps | ping 216.763ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 34.40 MiB/s | 275.20 Mbps | ping 158.217ms
Benchmark finished in 149 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 139.84.195.156, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 139.84.195.156 – ARIN /20 AS20473 CHOOPA – Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Wed 21 Feb 2024 01:34:19 AM UTC
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Vultr (139.84.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: AU)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: AU)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: AU)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: AU
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Sydney, N.S.W.
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: AUD
ChatGPT: Only Available with Web Browser
Bing Region: AU
Instagram Licensed Audio: Yes
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: Vultr (2401:c080:2000:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: AU)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Sydney, N.S.W.
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: No
Bing Region: JP
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
99Stack provides a fully responsive, user-friendly control panel that works on any device. Users can easily manage everything, and the control panel scales elements efficiently to use screens of any size. The control panel also offers quick access to relevant pages in the knowledge base for more information on how to get started.
In addition to the graphical control panel, 99Stack offers a simple API that allows users to manage their public cloud resources. The API is well-documented, flexible, and easy to use. It offers proper version management and no breaking changes.
Server Pricing
The platform operates on a pay-as-you-go model, offering enterprise-grade infrastructure at a fraction of the cost compared to Big Tech clouds. Users can deploy public cloud instances and resources with hourly billing and pay only for what they use. This flexible pricing model makes 99Stack an affordable option for businesses of all sizes.
Official Website: https://www.99stack.com
Payments
99Stack.com operates on a pay-as-you-go model, which translates to hourly billing. This model is applicable across all services and provides substantial flexibility. It allows users to avoid vendor lock-ins and transition in and out as needed.
All payments must be made in advance before using the service. Deposits are added to the user’s account balance after eventual taxes (and fees) are deducted. Therefore, you see the full amount available to spend on cloud resources.
As for the available payment methods, 99Stack.com accepts payments through Coinpayments, which supports over 30+ cryptocurrencies, and Paypal, which allows you to pay with most major credit or debit cards and from balance. The platform lists all of its available payment methods on its payment page.
Coupon
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Customer Support
99Stack offers a variety of customer support options to assist its users.
24/7 Support: 99Stack provides round-the-clock support via tickets and emails. This ensures that users can get help whenever needed, regardless of their time zone.
Community Forum: Besides direct support, 99Stack has a community forum where users can interact, share knowledge, and help each other.
Knowledge Base: 99Stack maintains a comprehensive knowledge base full of useful information. This includes details on how to use the service, frequently asked questions, and straightforward guides.
Conclusion
Our tests included several benchmarks to measure the server’s capabilities. The server showed outstanding I/O Speeds across three runs, averaging 1160.5 MB/s, clearly categorized as excellent performance. This high-speed data handling capability indicates swift load times and responsive end-user applications. The Geekbench 6 results highlighted a single-core performance at 1151 and multi-core at 2150, placing the server’s processing capabilities in the “good” range, signifying it can efficiently handle demanding tasks without a hiccup.
Network performance analysis revealed impressive upload and download speeds across various global locations, though performance noticeably dropped in Hong Kong. This wide-ranging test showcases the server’s robustness in handling international traffic, a critical factor for globally oriented applications. The UnixBench scores provided deep insights into the server’s CPU performance and system operations, showcasing its ability to execute a high volume of operations promptly and reliably, with scores that suggest above-average capabilities.
In conclusion, the 99Stack Australia Melbourne Standard vCPU VPS Server demonstrates exceptional I/O performance, substantial global network capabilities, and solid CPU processing power. Such attributes make it an excellent choice for hosting applications requiring high performance and global reach. This server promises reliability and speed for media-rich websites, intensive database applications, or global services. It’s a robust platform that balances great performance with the extensive reach necessary for today’s demanding online environments.
Official Website: https://www.99stack.com
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