VMHaus United Kingdom London Hourly Billing SSD Cloud Server Test and Review
We recently tested the VMHaus UK London Hourly Billing SSD Cloud Server (Plan: VMH-4GB). It uses an Intel Xeon E312xx (Sandy Bridge) Processor and comes with 4 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB storage, a 1 Gbps internet port, and 8 TB of traffic.
Our review includes several performance tests: Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark. We check network speeds from different locations with the Global Node Test and measure latency with the Global Ping Test. For media access, we use The Media Unlock Test. The CloudFlare Internet Test helps us evaluate connection quality. Lastly, we test web performance using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About VMHaus
VMHaus is a company that provides cloud servers, but what sets them apart is their commitment to performance and quality. They have consciously decided to place all instances on high-speed SSD disks. This means that users can say goodbye to the sluggish performance of mechanical drives and hello to the lightning-fast speeds of solid-state drives.
One of the standout features of VMHaus is the inclusion of BGP Sessions with all instances. For those with their own Autonomous System Number (ASN) or IP Prefix, VMHaus is a welcoming home. This feature allows users to bring their identifiers, making the transition to VMHaus seamless and hassle-free.
VMHaus is not just about great features and competitive pricing. It’s also about location. They have servers available in London, Fremont, and Amsterdam. This geographical diversity ensures that no matter where you are in the world, you can enjoy the high-performance services of VMHaus.
In terms of ownership, VMHaus was acquired by Mythic Beasts, a privately owned hosting provider, in November 2018. This acquisition has allowed VMHaus to leverage the resources and expertise of Mythic Beasts, further enhancing their service offerings.
Finally, let’s talk about their network. VMHaus is located in Digital Realty’s Sovereign House in London. Their premium network blend currently includes Arelion/Telia and NTT. They are also peered with many ISPs and Content Providers on LINX LON1 & LON2. This robust network infrastructure ensures that users enjoy reliable and high-speed connectivity.
Official Website: https://www.VMHaus.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Xeon E312xx (Sandy Bridge)
CPU Cores : 4 @ 2599.994 MHz
CPU Cache : 4096 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 49.1 GB (1.8 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (208.4 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 10 min
Load average : 0.33, 0.36, 0.21
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-8-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS136620 VMHaus Limited
Location : London / GB
Region : England
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 206 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 225 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 410 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 280.3 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 2004.53 Mbps 1869.73 Mbps 0.81 ms
Los Angeles, US 579.73 Mbps 1161.47 Mbps 131.43 ms
Dallas, US 716.39 Mbps 1200.17 Mbps 103.48 ms
Montreal, CA 549.68 Mbps 881.55 Mbps 89.91 ms
Amsterdam, NL 1996.87 Mbps 1809.00 Mbps 6.43 ms
Shanghai, CN 280.40 Mbps 1045.14 Mbps 266.78 ms
Chongqing, CN 0.47 Mbps 0.49 Mbps 338.45 ms
Hongkong, CN 338.28 Mbps 1129.99 Mbps 218.29 ms
Mumbai, IN 513.67 Mbps 1547.55 Mbps 133.65 ms
Singapore, SG 69.85 Mbps 20.60 Mbps 237.98 ms
Tokyo, JP 245.15 Mbps 1320.65 Mbps 247.61 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 47 sec
Timestamp : 2024-05-22 00:40:41 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 : Intel Xeon E312xx (Sandy Bridge)
CPU cores : 4 @ 2599.994 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 49.1 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-8-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : VMHaus - London
ASN : AS136620 VMHaus Limited
Location : London, 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 | 3.99 MB/s (998) | 63.98 MB/s (999)
Write | 4.02 MB/s (1.0k) | 64.41 MB/s (1.0k)
Total | 8.01 MB/s (2.0k) | 128.39 MB/s (2.0k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 234.46 MB/s (457) | 264.57 MB/s (258)
Write | 246.92 MB/s (482) | 282.19 MB/s (275)
Total | 481.38 MB/s (939) | 546.77 MB/s (533)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 2.14 Gbits/sec | 1.87 Gbits/sec | 1.33 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 2.14 Gbits/sec | 1.86 Gbits/sec | --
Telia | Helsinki, FI (10G) | busy | busy | 29.2 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.53 Gbits/sec | 1.25 Gbits/sec | 83.4 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 430 Mbits/sec | busy | 278 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.00 Gbits/sec | 760 Mbits/sec | 131 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 2.01 Gbits/sec | 1.17 Gbits/sec | 72.9 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 952 Mbits/sec | 275 Mbits/sec | 148 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 2.13 Gbits/sec | 1.84 Gbits/sec | 1.21 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | busy | busy | --
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 1.75 Gbits/sec | 921 Mbits/sec | 83.4 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 407 Mbits/sec | 572 Mbits/sec | 278 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 977 Mbits/sec | 689 Mbits/sec | 131 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 1.81 Gbits/sec | 1.51 Gbits/sec | 72.8 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 915 Mbits/sec | 323 Mbits/sec | 147 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 574
Multi Core | 1927
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6210015
YABS completed in 22 min 31 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Wed May 22 2024 01:05:09 - 01:33:11
4 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 33482121.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 4989.6 MWIPS (9.4 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3006.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 332595.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 88249.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1001877.6 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 538971.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 79677.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 5048.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 5781.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 2558.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 391038.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 33482121.1 2869.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 4989.6 907.2
Execl Throughput 43.0 3006.9 699.3
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 332595.7 839.9
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 88249.4 533.2
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1001877.6 1727.4
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 538971.9 433.3
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 79677.8 199.2
Process Creation 126.0 5048.9 400.7
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 5781.4 1363.5
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 2558.6 4264.4
System Call Overhead 15000.0 391038.0 260.7
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System Benchmarks Index Score 804.8
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Benchmark Run: Wed May 22 2024 01:33:11 - 02:01:19
4 CPUs in system; running 4 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 133360321.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 20333.2 MWIPS (9.8 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 10857.9 lps (29.8 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 675198.5 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 181200.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2214795.1 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 2134511.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 343168.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 26562.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 21626.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 3188.1 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1495598.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 133360321.1 11427.6
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 20333.2 3696.9
Execl Throughput 43.0 10857.9 2525.1
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 675198.5 1705.0
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 181200.2 1094.9
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2214795.1 3818.6
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 2134511.1 1715.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 343168.0 857.9
Process Creation 126.0 26562.9 2108.2
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 21626.7 5100.6
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 3188.1 5313.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1495598.3 997.1
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System Benchmarks Index Score 2514.1
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IP (v4/v6): 185.214.69.46 / 2a06:82c2:0:88::1
Test Files: 10 MB – 100 MB – 1 GB
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 144.48.63.158, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 144.48.63.158 – RIPENCC /24 AS136620 VMHAUSLIMITED-AS-A – United Kingdom, England, Canary Wharf [hosting]
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 210.97 MiB/s | 1687.76 Mbps | ping 0.470ms
Gdrive : 3.74 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 75.962ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 3.66 MiB/s | 29.28 Mbps | ping 74.991ms
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 : 784.55 KiB/s | 6.13 Mbps | ping 74.801ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 15.16 MiB/s | 121.27 Mbps | ping 137.486ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 20.37 MiB/s | 162.99 Mbps | ping 109.494ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 14.43 MiB/s | 115.40 Mbps | ping 135.116ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 30.40 MiB/s | 243.21 Mbps | ping 71.274ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 25.79 MiB/s | 206.31 Mbps | ping 88.251ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 215.98 MiB/s | 1727.86 Mbps | ping 0.722ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 351.95 KiB/s | 2.75 Mbps | ping 14.713ms
Hetzner, Germany : 1.53 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 16.780ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 91.96 MiB/s | 735.72 Mbps | ping 8.472ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 187.62 MiB/s | 1500.94 Mbps | ping 6.111ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 2.68 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 25.792ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 7.19 KiB/s | 0.06 Mbps | ping 7.880ms
Online, France : 142.34 MiB/s | 1138.72 Mbps | ping 15.761ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 1.51 KiB/s | 0.01 Mbps | ping 22.796ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 3.93 MiB/s | 31.41 Mbps | ping 268.097ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 235 B/s | N/A | ping 307.326ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 29.13 MiB/s | 233.03 Mbps | ping 46.150ms
Prima, Argentina : 299.22 KiB/s | 2.34 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 627.84 KiB/s | 4.90 Mbps | ping 189.974ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 6.33 MiB/s | 50.63 Mbps | ping 227.436ms
Linode, Singapore : 1.84 MiB/s | 14.71 Mbps | ping 314.887ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 6.09 MiB/s | 48.71 Mbps | ping 241.987ms
Benchmark finished in 108 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Wed 22 May 00:31:49 UTC 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: VMHaus Limited (AS136620) (144.48.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: GB)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: GB)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: GB
YouTube CDN: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: London
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: GBP
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: GB
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
---Forum---
Reddit: No
=======================================
** Checking Results Under IPv6
--------------------------------
** Your Network Provider: VMHaus (2402:28c0:4:*:*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Failed (Network Connection)
Disney+: No
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: No (Region: CN)
Amazon Prime Video: Unsupported
TVBAnywhere+: Failed (Network Connection)
iQyi Oversea Region: Failed
YouTube CDN: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: London
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: Failed (Network Connection)
ChatGPT: Failed
Bing Region: CN
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
---Forum---
Reddit: Failed (Network Connection)
=======================================
Testing Done! Admin Control Panel
Let’s delve into the heart of VMHaus’s services, their Admin Control Panel. This is where users interact with their services, designed with user-friendliness.
Firstly, the billing happens in the Admin Control Panel. VMHaus has integrated an hourly billing system into its control panel. You only pay for your hours, providing a fair and transparent pricing model.
Secondly, the control panel is also where users can manage their BGP Sessions. If you have your own Autonomous System Number (ASN) or IP Prefix, you can bring them here. This feature simplifies the transition to VMHaus, making it a smooth and hassle-free process.
Moreover, the control panel allows users to open a support ticket if they encounter any issues. This ensures that help is just a few clicks away, providing users with peace of mind.
Interestingly, the control panel also holds cryptographically hashed copies of passwords. This means the passwords remain secure even if there’s a data breach. It’s a testament to VMHaus’s commitment to security.
Server Pricing
VMHaus has adopted an hourly billing system built into its control panel. This means that users only pay for what they use. It’s a fair and transparent pricing model that ensures users get the most bang for their buck.
VMHaus offers a variety of plans to cater to different needs, from the VMH-512MB plan, which offers 512 MB of RAM and 10 GB of SSD storage, to the VMH-4GB plan, which offers 4 GB of RAM and 50 GB of SSD storage.
Each plan has a certain number of CPU cores and a specific amount of data transfer at 1Gbps. This variety ensures that whether you’re a small business owner or a large enterprise, there’s a plan that fits your needs.
Official Website: https://www.VMHaus.com
Payments
It’s important to note that the payment details do not contain any credit card or bank account numbers. All payments are received via PayPal. This adds an extra layer of security, as VMHaus cannot access your financial information.
Coupon
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Customer Support
Users can open a support ticket directly from the VMHaus Admin Control Panel if they encounter any issues. This feature ensures that help is always just a few clicks away, providing users peace of mind.
Conclusion
First, we used a benchmark to measure I/O, upload, and download speeds. On average, the I/O speed was around 280.3 MB/s, which is below the optimal threshold of 500 MB/s but still decent for many applications. The upload and download speeds impressed us, especially on nearby servers like those in Amsterdam, where speeds were nearly 2 Gbps. Global connectivity showed varying results, with lower speeds in distant locations like Singapore and some parts of China.
Next, in the Yabs Performance Bench, disk speed tests for read and write operations showed good results, consistently above 500 MB/s for larger block sizes. This suggests the server handles larger data transfers well, which is critical for heavy-duty applications. The Geekbench 6 benchmark rated the server with a single-core score of 574 and a multi-core score of 1927, indicating standard to good performance, suitable for general purposes and tasks that benefit from multi-threading.
The UnixBench test provided a deeper look into CPU performance. The server scored impressively in several areas, especially in multi-core tests. Scores like 133,360,321.1 lps in Dhrystone and 2,134,511.1 lps in pipe throughput highlight robust processing power. However, file copy and shell script execution saw mixed results, showing excellent scores in high-concurrency scenarios but room for improvement in single-thread scenarios.
In conclusion, the VMHaus UK London SSD Cloud Server offers solid performance for general and specific high-demand applications. Its strong network speeds, particularly in Europe, combined with good CPU and disk performance, make it a reliable choice. However, if your needs include extremely high I/O speeds consistently above 500 MB/s, you might need to consider other options. Overall, it’s a competitive server for various practical uses.
Official Website: https://www.VMHaus.com
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