SurferCloud South Korea Seoul UHost Intel Xeon Cloud Server Test and Review
We recently reviewed the SurferCloud South Korea Seoul UHost Intel Edition Cloud Server, featuring an Intel Xeon Processor (Cascadelake) with 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD storage, 10 Mbps internet port, and a single IPv4 address. Our comprehensive testing spanned several benchmarking tools to gauge its performance, network speed, latency, and media accessibility.
Here’s what we did in our review:
- Ran Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark to see how well it performs.
- Tested network speeds from different locations with the Global Node Test.
- Measured latency using the Global Ping Test.
- Checked media access with The Media Unlock Test.
- Examined connection quality with the CloudFlare Internet Test.
- Assessed web performance with PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About SurferCloud
Firstly, let’s talk about what SurferCloud is. Its platform provides scalable, secure, and reliable cloud computing services. It’s not just a service; it’s a digital revolution, accelerating digitalization with comprehensive cloud products and solutions.
Moreover, SurferCloud is a global platform. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world; SurferCloud is there to support your digital journey. It’s like having a surfboard that can ride the digital waves, no matter how big or small they might be.
SurferCloud also has a strong focus on security. In the vast ocean of the internet, security is paramount. SurferCloud understands this and ensures that your data is safe and secure, giving you the peace of mind to focus on what matters most – your business.
Furthermore, SurferCloud is user-friendly. It offers a seamless login experience, making it easy for users to access their accounts. It’s like having a personal lifeguard guiding you through the waves of the digital ocean.
In addition, SurferCloud is always up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. For instance, it provides insights into topics like Virtual Private Servers (VPS), a technology that allows for more efficient use of resources.
Official Website: https://www.SurferCloud.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : Intel Xeon Processor (Cascadelake)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2494.140 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 39.2 GB (2.1 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (254.8 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 13 min
Load average : 0.15, 0.22, 0.16
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-23-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✗ Offline
Organization : AS142002 Scloud Pte Ltd
Location : Seoul / KR
Region : Seoul
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 139 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 138 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 138 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 138.3 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 9.52 Mbps 52.14 Mbps 96.81 ms
Los Angeles, US 10.15 Mbps 49.87 Mbps 129.69 ms
Dallas, US 10.21 Mbps 50.83 Mbps 158.54 ms
Montreal, CA 9.90 Mbps 52.23 Mbps 207.13 ms
Amsterdam, NL 10.49 Mbps 52.13 Mbps 268.07 ms
Shanghai, CN 9.64 Mbps 48.51 Mbps 66.80 ms
Hongkong, CN 9.61 Mbps 48.97 Mbps 83.41 ms
Mumbai, IN 10.00 Mbps 51.31 Mbps 165.76 ms
Singapore, SG 9.99 Mbps 41.60 Mbps 119.85 ms
Tokyo, JP 9.58 Mbps 47.96 Mbps 34.11 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 26 sec
Timestamp : 2024-05-24 09:27:18 KST
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 0 hours, 21 minutes
Processor : Intel Xeon Processor (Cascadelake)
CPU cores : 2 @ 2494.140 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 0.0 KiB
Disk : 39.2 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-23-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ❌ Offline
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : Scloud Pte Ltd
ASN : AS142002 Scloud Pte Ltd
Host : Scloud Pte Ltd
Location : Seoul, Seoul (11)
Country : South Korea
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 5.67 MB/s (1.4k) | 67.31 MB/s (1.0k)
Write | 5.68 MB/s (1.4k) | 67.68 MB/s (1.0k)
Total | 11.35 MB/s (2.8k) | 135.00 MB/s (2.1k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 65.73 MB/s (128) | 64.86 MB/s (63)
Write | 69.22 MB/s (135) | 69.25 MB/s (67)
Total | 134.95 MB/s (263) | 134.11 MB/s (130)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 9.52 Mbits/sec | 47.7 Mbits/sec | 277 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 9.59 Mbits/sec | 45.7 Mbits/sec | 278 ms
Telia | Helsinki, FI (10G) | busy | busy | 294 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 9.80 Mbits/sec | 46.8 Mbits/sec | 298 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 10.2 Mbits/sec | 50.1 Mbits/sec | 105 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 10.1 Mbits/sec | 50.5 Mbits/sec | 141 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 9.91 Mbits/sec | 48.0 Mbits/sec | 198 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | busy | 42.0 Mbits/sec | 352 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 1150
Multi Core | 2073
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6237633
YABS completed in 17 min 12 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Fri May 24 2024 11:02:42 - 11:30:44
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 40122413.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 6151.0 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3348.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 449017.9 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 119182.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1393272.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 601046.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 124868.9 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 6592.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 9725.6 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1797.9 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 312329.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 40122413.4 3438.1
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 6151.0 1118.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 3348.1 778.6
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 449017.9 1133.9
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 119182.0 720.1
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1393272.4 2402.2
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 601046.4 483.2
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 124868.9 312.2
Process Creation 126.0 6592.3 523.2
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 9725.6 2293.8
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1797.9 2996.5
System Call Overhead 15000.0 312329.2 208.2
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System Benchmarks Index Score 966.4
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Benchmark Run: Fri May 24 2024 11:30:44 - 11:58:48
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 79453528.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 12302.6 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 5866.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 798983.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 202957.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2460411.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1193725.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 259384.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 14108.2 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 13938.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1849.7 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 602342.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 79453528.0 6808.4
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 12302.6 2236.8
Execl Throughput 43.0 5866.3 1364.3
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 798983.0 2017.6
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 202957.0 1226.3
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2460411.0 4242.1
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1193725.3 959.6
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 259384.5 648.5
Process Creation 126.0 14108.2 1119.7
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 13938.7 3287.4
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1849.7 3082.8
System Call Overhead 15000.0 602342.7 401.6
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1708.4
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
Test IPv4: 165.154.230.18
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 165.154.230.235, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 165.154.230.235 – APNIC /24 AS142002 SCLOUDPTELTD-AS – South Korea, Seoul, Seoul [hosting]
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 165 B/s | N/A | ping 33.878ms
Gdrive : 2.69 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 40.102ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 526.45 KiB/s | 4.11 Mbps | ping 195.804ms
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 : 273.40 KiB/s | 2.14 Mbps | ping 200.938ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 5.16 MiB/s | 41.28 Mbps | ping 157.141ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 5.13 MiB/s | 41.01 Mbps | ping 170.450ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 5.51 MiB/s | 44.04 Mbps | ping 140.982ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 2.48 MiB/s | 19.81 Mbps | ping 209.438ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 2.49 MiB/s | 19.95 Mbps | ping 184.191ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 3.61 MiB/s | 28.88 Mbps | ping 284.034ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 11.93 KiB/s | 0.09 Mbps | ping 286.606ms
Hetzner, Germany : 82 B/s | N/A | ping 287.903ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 1.31 MiB/s | 10.50 Mbps | ping 266.475ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 3.62 MiB/s | 28.98 Mbps | ping 267.609ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 172 B/s | N/A | ping 310.246ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 196 B/s | N/A | ping 272.945ms
Online, France : 3.45 MiB/s | 27.60 Mbps | ping 267.417ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 90 B/s | N/A | ping 285.979ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 5.29 MiB/s | 42.35 Mbps | ping 143.789ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 118 B/s | N/A | ping 213.815ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 12.59 KiB/s | 0.10 Mbps | ping 326.066ms
Prima, Argentina : 179.72 KiB/s | 1.40 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 1.44 MiB/s | 11.54 Mbps | ping 112.770ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 6.09 MiB/s | 48.73 Mbps | ping 32.864ms
Linode, Singapore : 5.85 MiB/s | 46.78 Mbps | ping 104.440ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 5.00 MiB/s | 40.03 Mbps | ping 33.911ms
Benchmark finished in 128 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
** Test Starts At: Fri May 24 09:17:57 KST 2024
** Checking Results Under IPv4
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** Your Network Provider: Scloud Pte (165.154.*.*)
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: KR)
Disney+: Yes (Region: SG)
Netflix: Yes (Region: SG)
YouTube Premium: No (Region: CN)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: SG)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: KR
YouTube CDN: Tokyo
Netflix Preferred CDN: Tokyo
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: KRW
ChatGPT: Yes
Bing Region: KR
Wikipedia Editability: No
Instagram Licensed Audio: No
---Forum---
Reddit: Yes
=======================================
No IPv6 Connectivity Found, Abort IPv6 Testing...
Testing Done!Admin Control Panel
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.SurferCloud.com
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Customer Support
SurferCloud.com offers a Classic Helpdesk. This traditional customer support system resolves technical and basic issues. It’s like having a reliable lifeguard on duty, ready to assist you whenever you encounter a wave that’s too challenging to handle alone.
Moreover, SurferCloud.com provides Book Chapters / Tutorials. These step-by-step guides are designed for learning and mastering a topic. It’s like having a surfing instructor by your side, guiding you through each wave until you become a pro.
In addition, SurferCloud.com has User Manuals. These instructional documents provide detailed information for product/service use and operation. It’s like having a surfboard manual explaining every detail, from how to wax your board to how to ride the biggest waves.
Furthermore, SurferCloud.com features a Light Knowledge base. This provides essential information that’s easy to access and understand. It’s like having a surfing guidebook offering tips and tricks to enhance your surfing experience.
Conclusion
In the Basic Benchmark, we measured I/O speeds and network performance. The average I/O speed was 138.3 MB/s, which falls into the poor category (<200 MB/s). Network speeds varied by location, with upload speeds around 10 Mbps and download speeds ranging from 41.60 Mbps to 52.23 Mbps. Latencies were relatively high, especially for connections outside of Asia, with the best latency recorded at 34.11 ms to Tokyo and the worst at 268.07 ms to Amsterdam.
The Yabs Performance Benchmark provided a deeper dive into disk performance, where mixed read/write speeds were consistent but not overly impressive, with total speeds of 11.35 MB/s for 4k blocks and 134.95 MB/s for 512k blocks. This indicates moderate performance for typical workloads but nothing outstanding.
Our Geekbench 6 Benchmark results showed a solid single-core score of 1150 (good) and a multi-core score of 2073 (standard). These scores suggest the server handles multi-threaded applications reasonably well and performs above average in single-threaded tasks. The UnixBench results also demonstrated strong CPU performance, with an overall score of 1708.4 for tests with 2 parallel copies, indicating good multi-tasking capabilities.
In conclusion, the SurferCloud Intel Edition Cloud Server delivers solid CPU performance and decent network speeds for local connections. However, the storage speed could be a limitation for heavier I/O tasks. It’s a reliable choice for users prioritizing CPU performance over storage speed, particularly for applications within or near South Korea.
Official Website: https://www.SurferCloud.com
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