Aéza Finland Helsinki Shared AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Anti-DDoS VPS Test and Review

We recently tested the Aéza Finland Helsinki Shared CPU Anti-DDoS VPS (Plan: HELs-2). This server runs on an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core Processor and has a configuration of 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe SSD storage, a 1 Gbps internet port, and both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address.

Here’s what we did in our review:

– Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to check performance.
– Global Node Test for network speed from different locations.
– Global Ping Test to measure latency.
– Media Unlock Test to see if media content is accessible.
– CloudFlare Internet Test for connection quality.
– Web performance tests using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.

About Aéza

In the realm of hosting services, a new player has emerged, promising to redefine the standards and expectations of customers worldwide. Aéza, a modern hosting provider, is making waves with its innovative approach to cloud hosting, offering a range of services that cater to a wide spectrum of needs. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of Aéza, exploring its offerings, pricing, and the unique features that set it apart from the competition.

The Aéza Advantage

Aéza is built on providing affordable and reliable hosting solutions that do not compromise quality. The company prides itself on offering top-notch services at a fraction of the cost of its competitors. This is achieved through cutting-edge technology, a customer-centric approach, and a commitment to excellence.

Cloud VPS/VDS Servers

One of the key offerings from Aéza is its cloud VPS/VDS servers. These servers are designed to provide customers with a flexible and scalable hosting solution tailored to their specific needs. With various configurations available, customers can choose the perfect server for their project, whether a small website or a large-scale application.

Additional Services

Aéza goes beyond just providing hosting services. The company also offers supplementary services such as domain registration and web protection. This allows customers to enhance the security of their company websites at a reasonable cost. This comprehensive approach to hosting services ensures that customers have everything they need to get their projects off the ground.

Official Website: https://www.aéza.net

BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed

 CPU Model          : AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core Processor
 CPU Cores          : 2 @ 4192.100 MHz
 CPU Cache          : 512 KB
 AES-NI             : ✓ Enabled
 VM-x/AMD-V         : ✗ Disabled
 Total Disk         : 59.5 GB (2.1 GB Used)
 Total Mem          : 3.8 GB (224.3 MB Used)
 Total Swap         : 512.0 MB (0 Used)
 System uptime      : 0 days, 0 hour 10 min
 Load average       : 0.06, 0.06, 0.01
 OS                 : Debian GNU/Linux 11
 Arch               : x86_64 (64 Bit)
 Kernel             : 5.10.0-28-amd64
 TCP CC             : bbr
 Virtualization     : KVM
 IPv4/IPv6          : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
 Organization       : AS210644 AEZA INTERNATIONAL LTD
 Location           : Stockholm / SE
 Region             : Stockholm
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 I/O Speed(1st run) : 623 MB/s
 I/O Speed(2nd run) : 2.4 GB/s
 I/O Speed(3rd run) : 2.4 GB/s
 I/O Speed(average) : 1846.1 MB/s
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 Node Name        Upload Speed      Download Speed      Latency     
 Speedtest.net    891.39 Mbps       896.48 Mbps         12.79 ms    
 Los Angeles, US  422.15 Mbps       112.82 Mbps         161.52 ms   
 Dallas, US       548.76 Mbps       68.48 Mbps          132.06 ms   
 Montreal, CA     632.63 Mbps       692.08 Mbps         126.78 ms   
 Amsterdam, NL    887.01 Mbps       848.71 Mbps         29.26 ms    
 Hongkong, CN     309.61 Mbps       508.15 Mbps         254.88 ms   
 Mumbai, IN       437.39 Mbps       27.59 Mbps          147.66 ms   
 Tokyo, JP        255.88 Mbps       20.19 Mbps          280.81 ms   
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 Finished in        : 3 min 58 sec
 Timestamp          : 2024-05-18 00:36:18 UTC

YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark

Basic System Information:
---------------------------------
Uptime     : 0 days, 0 hours, 16 minutes
Processor  : AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core Processor
CPU cores  : 2 @ 4192.100 MHz
AES-NI     : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM        : 3.8 GiB
Swap       : 512.0 MiB
Disk       : 59.0 GiB
Distro     : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel     : 5.10.0-28-amd64
VM Type    : KVM
IPv4/IPv6  : ✔ Online / ✔ Online

IPv4 Network Information:
---------------------------------
ISP        : Aeza International LTD
ASN        : AS210644 AEZA INTERNATIONAL LTD
Host       : Aeza International LTD
Location   : Helsinki, Uusimaa (18)
Country    : Finland

fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
---------------------------------
Block Size | 4k            (IOPS) | 64k           (IOPS)
  ------   | ---            ----  | ----           ---- 
Read       | 40.03 MB/s   (10.0k) | 656.51 MB/s  (10.2k)
Write      | 40.12 MB/s   (10.0k) | 659.96 MB/s  (10.3k)
Total      | 80.15 MB/s   (20.0k) | 1.31 GB/s    (20.5k)
           |                      |                     
Block Size | 512k          (IOPS) | 1m            (IOPS)
  ------   | ---            ----  | ----           ---- 
Read       | 3.02 GB/s     (5.9k) | 3.20 GB/s     (3.1k)
Write      | 3.18 GB/s     (6.2k) | 3.41 GB/s     (3.3k)
Total      | 6.20 GB/s    (12.1k) | 6.61 GB/s     (6.4k)

iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
---------------------------------
Provider        | Location (Link)           | Send Speed      | Recv Speed      | Ping           
Clouvider       | London, UK (10G)          | 865 Mbits/sec   | 638 Mbits/sec   | 35.4 ms        
Eranium         | Amsterdam, NL (100G)      | 879 Mbits/sec   | 876 Mbits/sec   | 28.6 ms        
Telia           | Helsinki, FI (10G)        | busy            | busy            | 14.0 ms        
Uztelecom       | Tashkent, UZ (10G)        | 793 Mbits/sec   | 512 Mbits/sec   | 84.2 ms        
Leaseweb        | Singapore, SG (10G)       | 375 Mbits/sec   | 378 Mbits/sec   | 317 ms         
Clouvider       | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 707 Mbits/sec   | 339 Mbits/sec   | 161 ms         
Leaseweb        | NYC, NY, US (10G)         | 815 Mbits/sec   | 521 Mbits/sec   | 98.6 ms        
Edgoo           | Sao Paulo, BR (1G)        | 563 Mbits/sec   | 210 Mbits/sec   | 221 ms         

iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
---------------------------------
Provider        | Location (Link)           | Send Speed      | Recv Speed      | Ping           
Clouvider       | London, UK (10G)          | 768 Mbits/sec   | 210 Mbits/sec   | 35.4 ms        
Eranium         | Amsterdam, NL (100G)      | busy            | busy            | 28.7 ms        
Uztelecom       | Tashkent, UZ (10G)        | 610 Mbits/sec   | 75.2 Mbits/sec  | 84.2 ms        
Leaseweb        | Singapore, SG (10G)       | busy            | 152 Mbits/sec   | 317 ms         
Clouvider       | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 456 Mbits/sec   | 108 Mbits/sec   | 161 ms         
Leaseweb        | NYC, NY, US (10G)         | 622 Mbits/sec   | 61.0 Mbits/sec  | 98.6 ms        
Edgoo           | Sao Paulo, BR (1G)        | 483 Mbits/sec   | 49.5 Mbits/sec  | 221 ms         

Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test            | Value                         
                |                               
Single Core     | 2440                          
Multi Core      | 4140                          
Full Test       | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6151818

YABS completed in 15 min 52 sec

UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better

Benchmark Run: Sat May 18 2024 01:01:55 - 01:29:49
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests

Dhrystone 2 using register variables       73542387.0 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone                    11560.1 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput                               8863.7 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks       1315119.1 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks          339708.0 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks       4281193.6 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput                             1981762.2 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching                  77649.3 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation                              15172.1 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                  16340.3 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                   3967.4 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead                        1932835.3 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)

System Benchmarks Index Values               BASELINE       RESULT    INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables         116700.0   73542387.0   6301.8
Double-Precision Whetstone                       55.0      11560.1   2101.8
Execl Throughput                                 43.0       8863.7   2061.3
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks          3960.0    1315119.1   3321.0
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks            1655.0     339708.0   2052.6
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks          5800.0    4281193.6   7381.4
Pipe Throughput                               12440.0    1981762.2   1593.1
Pipe-based Context Switching                   4000.0      77649.3    194.1
Process Creation                                126.0      15172.1   1204.1
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                     42.4      16340.3   3853.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                      6.0       3967.4   6612.3
System Call Overhead                          15000.0    1932835.3   1288.6
                                                                   ========
System Benchmarks Index Score                                        2249.6

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Benchmark Run: Sat May 18 2024 01:29:49 - 01:57:44
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests

Dhrystone 2 using register variables      144463082.5 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone                    23198.3 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput                              14679.4 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks       2432295.6 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks          594509.5 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks       6296835.0 KBps  (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput                             3933044.9 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching                 642924.0 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation                              44739.3 lps   (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                  28792.4 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                   3917.7 lpm   (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead                        3698813.2 lps   (10.0 s, 7 samples)

System Benchmarks Index Values               BASELINE       RESULT    INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables         116700.0  144463082.5  12379.0
Double-Precision Whetstone                       55.0      23198.3   4217.9
Execl Throughput                                 43.0      14679.4   3413.8
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks          3960.0    2432295.6   6142.2
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks            1655.0     594509.5   3592.2
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks          5800.0    6296835.0  10856.6
Pipe Throughput                               12440.0    3933044.9   3161.6
Pipe-based Context Switching                   4000.0     642924.0   1607.3
Process Creation                                126.0      44739.3   3550.7
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent)                     42.4      28792.4   6790.7
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent)                      6.0       3917.7   6529.5
System Call Overhead                          15000.0    3698813.2   2465.9
                                                                   ========
System Benchmarks Index Score                                        4575.7

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Looking Glass

https://aeza.net/looking-glass

Global Latency Test

Query: ping 176.124.220.140, interval: 5s, dense mode: no

Probing 176.124.220.140 – RIPENCC /24 AS210644 AEZA – Finland, Uusimaa, Helsinki

Global Node Test

 ## CDN Speedtest

 CacheFly :  98.81 MiB/s |  790.51 Mbps  | ping   7.034ms
 Gdrive   :   5.76 KiB/s |    0.04 Mbps  | ping   7.700ms


 ## North America Speedtest

 Softlayer, Washington, USA :   1.94 MiB/s |   15.51 Mbps  | ping 113.673ms
 SoftLayer, San Jose, USA   :       0 B/s |      N/A       | ping error!
 SoftLayer, Dallas, USA     :       0 B/s |      N/A       | ping error!
 Vultr, New Jersey, USA     : 534.47 KiB/s |    4.18 Mbps  | ping  99.061ms
 Vultr, Seattle, USA        :   9.84 MiB/s |   78.75 Mbps  | ping 168.998ms
 Vultr, Dallas, USA         :  15.09 MiB/s |  120.75 Mbps  | ping 133.602ms
 Vultr, Los Angeles, USA    :   2.13 MiB/s |   17.07 Mbps  | ping 163.512ms
 Ramnode, New York, USA     :  23.28 MiB/s |  186.23 Mbps  | ping  99.634ms
 Ramnode, Atlanta, USA      :  17.90 MiB/s |  143.18 Mbps  | ping 119.922ms


 ## Europe Speedtest

 Vultr, London, UK            :  58.82 MiB/s |  470.59 Mbps  | ping  34.850ms
 LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany :  96.57 KiB/s |    0.75 Mbps  | ping  29.940ms
 Hetzner, Germany             :     798 B/s |      N/A       | ping  30.459ms
 Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL    :  71.49 MiB/s |  571.92 Mbps  | ping  30.286ms
 Vultr, Amsterdam, NL         :  75.64 MiB/s |  605.14 Mbps  | ping  28.416ms
 EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden      :   1.28 KiB/s |    0.01 Mbps  | ping   7.763ms
 OVH, Roubaix, France         :     729 B/s |      N/A       | ping  48.352ms
 Online, France               :  47.78 MiB/s |  382.23 Mbps  | ping  38.938ms
 Prometeus, Milan, Italy      :     735 B/s |      N/A       | ping  49.491ms


 ## Exotic Speedtest

 Sydney, Australia     :   1.61 MiB/s |   12.88 Mbps  | ping 336.001ms
 Lagoon, New Caledonia :     137 B/s |      N/A       | ping 372.993ms
 Hosteasy, Moldova     :  34.22 MiB/s |  273.79 Mbps  | ping  58.776ms
 Prima, Argentina      : 177.91 KiB/s |    1.39 Mbps  | ping error!


 ## Asia Speedtest

 SoftLayer, Singapore :  91.77 KiB/s |    0.72 Mbps  | ping 371.245ms
 Linode, Tokyo, Japan :   2.37 MiB/s |   19.00 Mbps  | ping 276.344ms
 Linode, Singapore    :   1.44 MiB/s |   11.52 Mbps  | ping 343.394ms
 Vultr, Tokyo, Japan  :   3.54 MiB/s |   28.32 Mbps  | ping 278.824ms


 Benchmark finished in 95 seconds

CloudFlare Internet Test

PageSpeed Insights

GTmetrix Performance

Media Unlock Test

 ** Test Starts At: Sat 18 May 2024 12:27:58 AM UTC

 ** Checking Results Under IPv4 
--------------------------------
 ** Your Network Provider: Aeza International (176.124.*.*) 

============[ Multination ]============
 Dazn:                                  Yes (Region: FI)
 Disney+:                               No
 Netflix:                               Originals Only
 YouTube Premium:                       Yes (Region: FI)
 Amazon Prime Video:                    Yes (Region: FI)
 TVBAnywhere+:                          Yes
 iQyi Oversea Region:                   INTL
 YouTube CDN:                           Stockholm 
 Netflix Preferred CDN:                 Frankfurt  
 Spotify Registration:                  Yes (Region: FI)
 Steam Currency:                        EUR
 ChatGPT:                               Yes
 Bing Region:                           FI
 Wikipedia Editability:                 Yes
 Instagram Licensed Audio:              No
 ---Forum---
 Reddit:                                No
=======================================


 ** Checking Results Under IPv6 
--------------------------------
 ** Your Network Provider: Aeza International (2a12:5940:7c9f:*:*) 

============[ Multination ]============
 Dazn:                                  Failed (Network Connection)
 Disney+:                               Yes (Region: FI)
 Netflix:                               Yes (Region: FI)
 YouTube Premium:                       Yes (Region: GB)
 Amazon Prime Video:                    Unsupported
 TVBAnywhere+:                          Failed (Network Connection)
 iQyi Oversea Region:                   Failed
 YouTube CDN:                           Washington DC 
 Netflix Preferred CDN:                 Helsinki  
 Spotify Registration:                  Yes (Region: NL)
 Steam Currency:                        Failed (Network Connection)
 ChatGPT:                               Failed
 Bing Region:                           FI
 Wikipedia Editability:                 Yes
 Instagram Licensed Audio:              Yes
 ---Forum---
 Reddit:                                Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
Testing Done! 

Admin Control Panel

Firstly, the Admin Control Panel is user-friendly and intuitive. It’s designed with the user in mind, making navigating and managing your hosting services easy. Whether a seasoned developer or a beginner, you’ll find the Admin Control Panel straightforward.

Secondly, Aéza’s Admin Control Panel is feature-rich. It offers many tools and functionalities that allow you to manage your hosting services effectively. From managing domains and users to setting up policies and controlling spam, the Admin Control Panel has covered you.

Moreover, Aéza’s Admin Control Panel is secure. They understand the importance of security in today’s digital world. That’s why they’ve implemented robust security measures to protect your data and ensure the integrity of your hosting services.

But that’s not all. Aéza’s Admin Control Panel also offers advanced features for more experienced users. These include email routing, migration, and backup and recovery options. These features give you more control over your hosting services and allow you to customize them to suit your specific needs.

Server Pricing

Aéza offers an hourly rate option. This feature allows users to pay for only the hours they use, starting from as low as €0.02/hour. This pricing model is particularly beneficial for those who need a server for a short period.

Official Website: https://www.aéza.net

Payments

Aéza accepts a variety of payment methods. They have collected all aggregators through which they accept payments. They accept payments in the form of cryptocurrency. The deposit request is immediate, and the withdrawal request takes up to 15 minutes.

However, it’s important to note that due to certain restrictions, most Russian companies, including Aéza, cannot accept VISA / MasterCard cards issued by non-Russian banks. Therefore, cryptocurrencies are primarily utilized for payments.

Once you select your desired services, the system calculates the total cost, and you can pay within seconds. This quick and efficient process ensures that you can start using your services as soon as possible.

Coupon

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Customer Support

Aéza prides itself on its customer support, which is available 24/7 to assist customers with any issues. The company’s support team is knowledgeable and responsive, ensuring that customers receive the help they need when they need it.

Conclusion

In our initial tests measuring I/O speed, the server performed admirably. With an average I/O speed of 1846.1 MB/s, it consistently delivered excellent speeds, with individual runs peaking at 2.4 GB/s. The upload and download speeds were also strong, with standout performance in locations like Amsterdam and Speedtest.net at nearly 900 Mbps, though some locations like Tokyo showed slower speeds.

The Yabs performance tests reflected similar excellence. The server’s disk speed showed impressive read and write speeds, particularly in larger block sizes. For example, it achieved a total speed of 6.20 GB/s for 512k block sizes and 6.61 GB/s for 1m block sizes, indicating superior disk I/O performance, which is critical for data-heavy applications.

The Geekbench 6 results further confirmed the server’s robust performance. It scored an excellent 2440 for single-core performance and 4140 for multi-core performance. Such scores suggest the server can handle demanding multi-threaded tasks efficiently.

Lastly, the UnixBench tests also painted a positive picture. The server achieved high benchmarks, like 144 million loops per second in Dhrystone, and excellent file copy speeds. The overall UnixBench scores of 2249.6 for single-threaded and 4575.7 for multi-threaded tests underline the server’s capacity to handle intensive computational loads effectively.

In conclusion, the Aéza Finland HELs-2 VPS demonstrates exceptional performance across various metrics, making it a solid choice for users needing reliable and fast server capabilities. Its strong I/O speeds, excellent CPU performance, and high benchmark scores ensure it can meet demanding needs effectively.

Official Website: https://www.aéza.net