UpCloud Sweden Stockholm General Purpose Cloud Server Test and Review
This time, we’re putting the UpCloud Sweden Stockholm General Purpose Cloud Server to the test. An AMD EPYC 7543 32-core Processor powers it and comes equipped with a solid setup: 4 CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB of NVMe SSD storage, a 1 Gbps internet port, 5 TB of traffic, and both one IPv4 and one IPv6 address.
We’ll cover a variety of tests in our review. To understand the essential metrics, we’re looking at three key benchmarks: Basic, Yabs, and Unix. We’ll dive into network performance with the Global Node Test and check how quickly it responds to the Global Ping Test.
For media fans, we’ll see what content you can access with the Media Unlock Test while connection quality gets scrutinized in the CloudFlare Internet Test. Lastly, we’ll assess web performance using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix Performance to see how fast and efficient the server is.
About UpCloud
UpCloud, a name that resonates with high performance, reliability, and security, has significantly impacted the cloud computing industry. This platform has earned recognition for its exceptional services, establishing itself as a leading provider in the industry.
So, what exactly is UpCloud? It’s a platform that offers businesses an unparalleled cloud computing experience worldwide. The heart of UpCloud’s offering lies in its cutting-edge technology, which is designed to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency.
UpCloud’s virtual machines, powered by state-of-the-art Intel Xeon Scalable processors, ensure lightning-fast processing speeds and optimal resource utilization. Integrating NVMe SSD storage further enhances performance, enabling businesses to access and process data rapidly. This facilitates seamless workflows and reduces latency.
UpCloud’s networking infrastructure is meticulously engineered to provide businesses with low latency and high throughput connectivity. This optimized network environment ensures smooth and responsive data transmission, enabling real-time interactions and supporting applications that demand instant responsiveness.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC 7543 32-Core Processor
CPU Cores : 4 @ 2794.750 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 157.5 GB (1.6 GB Used)
Total Mem : 7.7 GB (285.9 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 6 min
Load average : 0.04, 0.08, 0.03
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-18-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS202053 UpCloud Ltd
Location : Stockholm / SE
Region : Stockholm
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 370 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 375 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 372 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 372.3 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 997.22 Mbps 940.85 Mbps 6.38 ms
Los Angeles, US 518.71 Mbps 949.44 Mbps 156.19 ms
Dallas, US 636.03 Mbps 954.13 Mbps 128.13 ms
Montreal, CA 604.84 Mbps 882.91 Mbps 99.86 ms
Paris, FR 1001.26 Mbps 970.37 Mbps 32.75 ms
Amsterdam, NL 1000.03 Mbps 957.93 Mbps 25.79 ms
Hongkong, CN 342.19 Mbps 956.45 Mbps 241.54 ms
Mumbai, IN 589.97 Mbps 948.50 Mbps 134.81 ms
Singapore, SG 243.14 Mbps 851.99 Mbps 311.34 ms
Tokyo, JP 33.41 Mbps 957.22 Mbps 275.87 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 40 sec
Timestamp : 2024-02-26 00:33:29 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 16 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC 7543 32-Core Processor
CPU cores : 4 @ 2794.750 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 7.7 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 157.5 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-18-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : UpCloud Ltd
ASN : AS202053 UpCloud Ltd
Host : Upcloud SE Sto1
Location : Stockholm, Stockholm County (AB)
Country : Sweden
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 100.50 MB/s (25.1k) | 355.78 MB/s (5.5k)
Write | 100.76 MB/s (25.1k) | 357.65 MB/s (5.5k)
Total | 201.27 MB/s (50.3k) | 713.43 MB/s (11.1k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 390.98 MB/s (763) | 381.71 MB/s (372)
Write | 411.75 MB/s (804) | 407.13 MB/s (397)
Total | 802.73 MB/s (1.5k) | 788.84 MB/s (769)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 987 Mbits/sec | 946 Mbits/sec | 23.8 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 985 Mbits/sec | 942 Mbits/sec | 29.4 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 995 Mbits/sec | 947 Mbits/sec | 21.1 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 950 Mbits/sec | 912 Mbits/sec | 76.5 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 778 Mbits/sec | 907 Mbits/sec | 102 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 861 Mbits/sec | 875 Mbits/sec | 119 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 657 Mbits/sec | 863 Mbits/sec | 147 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 986 Mbits/sec | 933 Mbits/sec | 23.6 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | busy | 928 Mbits/sec | 28.9 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 992 Mbits/sec | 935 Mbits/sec | 21.0 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 954 Mbits/sec | 902 Mbits/sec | 76.1 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | busy | 895 Mbits/sec | 102 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 865 Mbits/sec | 867 Mbits/sec | 118 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 809 Mbits/sec | 418 Mbits/sec | 146 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 1474
Multi Core | 4669
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/5071019
YABS completed in 12 min 49 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Mon Feb 26 2024 00:55:36 - 01:23:42
4 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 50246328.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 8584.1 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5800.8 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 1355847.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 356964.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 4249811.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 2369846.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 63924.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 11304.4 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 16581.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 4162.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 2687727.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 50246328.9 4305.6
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 8584.1 1560.7
Execl Throughput 43.0 5800.8 1349.0
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 1355847.0 3423.9
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 356964.5 2156.9
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 4249811.0 7327.3
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 2369846.1 1905.0
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 63924.3 159.8
Process Creation 126.0 11304.4 897.2
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 16581.4 3910.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 4162.6 6937.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 2687727.3 1791.8
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2078.8
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Benchmark Run: Mon Feb 26 2024 01:23:42 - 01:51:49
4 CPUs in system; running 4 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 196535498.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 34170.3 MWIPS (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 13207.0 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 696406.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 181132.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2310601.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 9209887.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 1043878.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 34755.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 33197.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 4626.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 3939148.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 196535498.2 16841.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 34170.3 6212.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 13207.0 3071.4
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 696406.5 1758.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 181132.5 1094.5
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2310601.3 3983.8
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 9209887.1 7403.4
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 1043878.1 2609.7
Process Creation 126.0 34755.1 2758.3
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 33197.1 7829.5
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 4626.8 7711.4
System Call Overhead 15000.0 3939148.6 2626.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 4072.6
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
None
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 109.29 MiB/s | 874.32 Mbps | ping 0.854ms
Gdrive : 5.69 KiB/s | 0.04 Mbps | ping 1.907ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 8.07 MiB/s | 64.55 Mbps | ping 90.970ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 1.16 MiB/s | 9.25 Mbps | ping 154.043ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 605.27 KiB/s | 4.73 Mbps | ping 89.226ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 13.75 MiB/s | 110.01 Mbps | ping 144.214ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 18.32 MiB/s | 146.54 Mbps | ping 134.302ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 13.49 MiB/s | 107.90 Mbps | ping 145.841ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 17.32 MiB/s | 138.52 Mbps | ping 101.735ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 20.69 MiB/s | 165.48 Mbps | ping 108.838ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 79.55 MiB/s | 636.44 Mbps | ping 29.826ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 72.34 KiB/s | 0.57 Mbps | ping 23.410ms
Hetzner, Germany : 833 B/s | N/A | ping 29.930ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 88.14 MiB/s | 705.12 Mbps | ping 24.685ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 93.11 MiB/s | 744.88 Mbps | ping 21.430ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 2.29 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 1.177ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 1.74 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 30.918ms
Online, France : 19.77 MiB/s | 158.13 Mbps | ping 29.294ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 1.03 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 40.142ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 1.31 MiB/s | 10.47 Mbps | ping 339.472ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 148 B/s | N/A | ping 336.743ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 35.56 MiB/s | 284.50 Mbps | ping 54.142ms
Prima, Argentina : 66.06 KiB/s | 0.52 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 595.56 KiB/s | 4.65 Mbps | ping 169.048ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 5.07 MiB/s | 40.58 Mbps | ping 262.014ms
Linode, Singapore : 5.01 MiB/s | 40.10 Mbps | ping 245.026ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 3.77 MiB/s | 30.13 Mbps | ping 284.889ms
Benchmark finished in 106 seconds
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 95.111.210.130, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 95.111.210.130 – RIPENCC /22 AS202053 UPCLOUD – Finland [hosting]
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Mon Feb 26 00:33:59 UTC 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: UpCloud (95.111.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: FI)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: FI)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: SE)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Frankfurt
Netflix Preferred CDN: Stockholm
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: SE
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
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** Checking Results Under IPv6
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** Your Network Provider: UpCloud (2a04:3541:8000:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
HotStar: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: No
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: GB)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
Viu.com: Failed
YouTube CDN: Stockholm
Netflix Preferred CDN: Stockholm
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: WW
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
=======================================
Testing Done! CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Admin Control Panel
UpCloud’s Admin Control Dashboard is a powerful tool that simplifies server management. It serves as the central hub for managing all your cloud resources.
You’ll notice the dashboard’s user-friendly interface when you first log in. It’s designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, making it simple for users of all skill levels to manage their servers.
The dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your cloud resources. You can view the status of your servers, monitor resource usage, and manage your account settings. This gives you a clear picture of your cloud environment at a glance.
One of the standout features of UpCloud’s dashboard is its server creation and configuration capabilities. The dashboard simplifies these complex tasks, allowing you to set up and configure servers with just a few clicks.
In addition to server management, the dashboard offers assistance with software stack installation. This feature helps you decide what to install on your server based on your website’s needs.
Routine tasks such as monitoring, backing up, and managing permissions are streamlined through the dashboard. These tasks are automated, saving you time and effort.
Server Pricing
UpCloud’s pricing structure is both simple and flexible. You can deploy a server for as little as $5.00 per month. This plan includes 1GB of memory, 1 CPU, 25GB of storage space, and 1TB of data transfer. This makes UpCloud’s services accessible and affordable, even for small businesses or individual users.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
Payments
UpCloud’s payment system is designed to be as straightforward and user-friendly as their cloud services1. When you sign up for UpCloud, you can use their services in trial mode. This allows you to test out their services without fully committing.
Once you decide to continue with UpCloud, you deposit your account. This deposit is your gateway to accessing the full range of services offered by UpCloud. It’s important to note that the amount you deposit is flexible, allowing you to control your spending based on your needs.
In some cases, UpCloud offers promotions such as referral bonuses. For instance, if you sign up using a referral link, you may receive a credit after making your initial deposit. However, these promotions are subject to change and may not always be available.
Coupon
Every new user receives a bonus worth €25 credits when signing up through this link.
Customer Support
UpCloud’s customer support is a cornerstone of their service, reflecting their commitment to user satisfaction. UpCloud’s support team is ready to help when you encounter a challenge or need assistance.
The support team operates 24/7, ensuring help is available whenever needed. This round-the-clock availability is crucial in the cloud services industry, where issues can arise anytime.
You can reach out to the support team through various channels. These include live chat, email, and telephone. The average response time for live chat is under two minutes, demonstrating UpCloud’s dedication to prompt and efficient service.
UpCloud’s support team is not only responsive but also resourceful. They are equipped to handle various issues, from technical difficulties to account-related inquiries. This ensures that you receive comprehensive support tailored to your specific needs.
Conclusion
Starting with the Basic Bench test, the server showed consistent I/O speeds of around 372 MB/s across multiple runs, which indicates good performance. Its network capabilities shone in various locations worldwide, delivering high upload speeds near the 1 Gbps mark and impressive download speeds with remarkably low latency in most tested regions.
The Yabs performance bench further highlighted its capabilities, especially in mixed read/write operations, showing strengths in handling small and large block sizes. Although its I/O speed didn’t break the 1,000 MB/s threshold for excellence, it still performed admirably.
The Geekbench 6 results were promising, with a single-core score of 1474, marking it as good, and a multi-core score of 4669. The UnixBench results underscored the server’s solid CPU performance, particularly when running parallel copies of tests, which showed the server’s ability to handle high workloads efficiently.
In conclusion, the UpCloud Sweden Stockholm server demonstrates strong performance across a broad range of benchmarks, making it a solid choice for various hosting needs. While its I/O speed sits in the good category, its network performance and CPU capabilities stand out, particularly for businesses looking to manage heavy workloads or global operations with minimal latency. This server is a robust and reliable option for those prioritizing efficient and powerful web hosting solutions.
Official Website: https://www.UpCloud.com
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