Linode Akamai USA Chicago AMD EPYC™ Premium CPU Instance Test and Review
We recently tested the Linode Akamai USA Chicago server with an AMD EPYC 7713 64-core Processor (Plan: Premium 4 GB). Here’s the setup: 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD, 4 Gbps internet speed, 4 TB data transfer, 1 IPv4, and 1 IPv6 address.
Our review covered several tests: Basic Benchmark, Yabs, and Unix Benchmark for performance, Global Node Test for network speed across locations, and Global Ping Test for latency. We also checked media access with The Media Unlock Test, connection quality with the CloudFlare Internet Test, and web performance using PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.
About Linode
Linode is a cloud hosting provider offering various services, including virtual private servers (VPS), managed databases, and object storage. With data centers around the globe, Linode ensures that your applications and websites are always accessible and perform optimally. The company prides itself on its simplicity, performance, and affordability, making it an attractive option for beginners and seasoned professionals.
One of the standout features of Linode is its high-performance infrastructure. Linode uses cutting-edge technology, including SSD storage, high-speed networking, and powerful CPUs, to ensure your applications run smoothly and efficiently. This focus on performance means that you can expect fast load times and minimal downtime, which are crucial for maintaining a positive user experience.
As your business grows, so do your hosting needs. Linode makes it easy to scale your resources up or down based on your requirements. With just a few clicks, you can upgrade your server, add more storage, or increase your bandwidth. This flexibility ensures that you only pay for what you need, making Linode a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes.
Official Website: https://www.linode.com
BasicBench: Server Profile, I/O Speed, Upload and Download Speed
CPU Model : AMD EPYC 7713 64-Core Processor
CPU Cores : 2 @ 1999.999 MHz
CPU Cache : 512 KB
AES-NI : ✓ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✗ Disabled
Total Disk : 78.7 GB (2.4 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (208.9 MB Used)
Total Swap : 512.0 MB (0 Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 8 hour 47 min
Load average : 0.10, 0.12, 0.07
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-32-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✓ Online / ✓ Online
Organization : AS63949 Akamai Connected Cloud
Location : Chicago / US
Region : Illinois
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 788 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 781 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 785 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 784.7 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 4303.64 Mbps 12155.35 Mbps 0.27 ms
Los Angeles, US 1564.48 Mbps 6676.42 Mbps 50.77 ms
Dallas, US 3496.11 Mbps 5841.20 Mbps 22.73 ms
Montreal, CA 931.60 Mbps 932.63 Mbps 18.57 ms
Amsterdam, NL 860.66 Mbps 6448.04 Mbps 92.75 ms
Shanghai, CN 222.59 Mbps 2784.52 Mbps 300.75 ms
Hongkong, CN 5.57 Mbps 0.25 Mbps 182.36 ms
Mumbai, IN 292.59 Mbps 2916.95 Mbps 278.77 ms
Singapore, SG 147.45 Mbps 575.61 Mbps 211.59 ms
Tokyo, JP 576.52 Mbps 5401.07 Mbps 150.70 ms
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Finished in : 4 min 59 sec
Timestamp : 2024-09-14 00:44:33 UTC
YabsBench: Disk Speed, iperf3 Network Speed, Geekbench 6 Benchmark
Basic System Information:
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Uptime : 0 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes
Processor : AMD EPYC 7713 64-Core Processor
CPU cores : 2 @ 1999.999 MHz
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ❌ Disabled
RAM : 3.8 GiB
Swap : 512.0 MiB
Disk : 78.2 GiB
Distro : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
Kernel : 5.10.0-32-amd64
VM Type : KVM
IPv4/IPv6 : ✔ Online / ✔ Online
IPv6 Network Information:
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ISP : Akamai Technologies, Inc.
ASN : AS63949 Akamai Connected Cloud
Host : Linode
Location : Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Country : United States
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 229.52 MB/s (57.3k) | 2.45 GB/s (38.3k)
Write | 230.12 MB/s (57.5k) | 2.46 GB/s (38.5k)
Total | 459.64 MB/s (114.9k) | 4.92 GB/s (76.9k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 8.88 GB/s (17.3k) | 9.18 GB/s (8.9k)
Write | 9.35 GB/s (18.2k) | 9.79 GB/s (9.5k)
Total | 18.23 GB/s (35.6k) | 18.97 GB/s (18.5k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.83 Gbits/sec | 1.84 Gbits/sec | 87.9 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 1.68 Gbits/sec | 1.90 Gbits/sec | 100 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 779 Mbits/sec | 931 Mbits/sec | 190 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 608 Mbits/sec | 763 Mbits/sec | 224 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 3.36 Gbits/sec | 592 Mbits/sec | 43.7 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 4.35 Gbits/sec | 6.91 Gbits/sec | 18.6 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 1.15 Gbits/sec | 1.37 Gbits/sec | 133 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 1.85 Gbits/sec | 2.04 Gbits/sec | 87.8 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 1.60 Gbits/sec | 1.81 Gbits/sec | 100 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 738 Mbits/sec | 904 Mbits/sec | 190 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 616 Mbits/sec | 758 Mbits/sec | 224 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 3.97 Gbits/sec | 438 Mbits/sec | 43.7 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 4.34 Gbits/sec | 6.51 Gbits/sec | 18.3 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 1.16 Gbits/sec | 1.38 Gbits/sec | 133 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 1191
Multi Core | 1506
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/7757499
YABS completed in 15 min 39 sec
UnixBench: CPU Performance, A Score Higher is Better
Benchmark Run: Sat Sep 14 2024 01:15:23 - 01:43:22
2 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 41847271.0 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 7164.5 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 3037.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 445616.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 114297.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 1447815.7 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 858438.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 58446.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 5833.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 8418.8 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1404.4 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 911863.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 41847271.0 3585.9
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 7164.5 1302.6
Execl Throughput 43.0 3037.9 706.5
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 445616.4 1125.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 114297.4 690.6
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 1447815.7 2496.2
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 858438.6 690.1
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 58446.2 146.1
Process Creation 126.0 5833.9 463.0
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 8418.8 1985.6
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1404.4 2340.6
System Call Overhead 15000.0 911863.5 607.9
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System Benchmarks Index Score 986.0
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Benchmark Run: Sat Sep 14 2024 01:43:22 - 02:11:25
2 CPUs in system; running 2 parallel copies of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 58847991.3 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 12421.4 MWIPS (10.1 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 4861.6 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 696102.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 179633.4 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 2314049.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 1456487.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 169593.5 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 11660.3 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 10698.0 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 1426.3 lpm (60.1 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 1553101.2 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 58847991.3 5042.7
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 12421.4 2258.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 4861.6 1130.6
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 696102.4 1757.8
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 179633.4 1085.4
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 2314049.3 3989.7
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 1456487.7 1170.8
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 169593.5 424.0
Process Creation 126.0 11660.3 925.4
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 10698.0 2523.1
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 1426.3 2377.2
System Call Overhead 15000.0 1553101.2 1035.4
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System Benchmarks Index Score 1599.1
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Looking Glass
https://speedtest.los-angeles.linode.com
Global Latency Test
Query: ping 172.236.123.197, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 172.236.123.197 – ARIN /19 AS63949 AKAMAI-LINODE-AP – United States, Illinois, Chicago [hosting]
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 505.05 MiB/s | 4040.40 Mbps | ping 0.273ms
Gdrive : 12.53 KiB/s | 0.10 Mbps | ping 0.450ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 49.40 KiB/s | 0.39 Mbps | ping 39.633ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 1.08 MiB/s | 8.64 Mbps | ping 54.797ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 12.98 MiB/s | 103.85 Mbps | ping 21.797ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 1.18 MiB/s | 9.44 Mbps | ping 51.816ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 88.30 MiB/s | 706.43 Mbps | ping 18.245ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 85.00 MiB/s | 679.98 Mbps | ping 25.753ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 6.00 MiB/s | 47.99 Mbps | ping 89.397ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 23.64 KiB/s | 0.18 Mbps | ping 102.702ms
Hetzner, Germany : 239 B/s | N/A | ping 110.595ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 24.60 MiB/s | 196.79 Mbps | ping 94.816ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 597.84 KiB/s | 4.67 Mbps | ping 95.622ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 490 B/s | N/A | ping 107.583ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 412 B/s | N/A | ping 94.650ms
Online, France : 22.74 MiB/s | 181.89 Mbps | ping 94.313ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 218 B/s | N/A | ping 115.724ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 6.06 MiB/s | 48.45 Mbps | ping 201.683ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Hosteasy, Moldova : 9.20 MiB/s | 73.63 Mbps | ping 132.154ms
Prima, Argentina : 500.63 KiB/s | 3.91 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 0 B/s | N/A | ping 234.904ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 15.58 MiB/s | 124.67 Mbps | ping 127.227ms
Linode, Singapore : 8.74 MiB/s | 69.92 Mbps | ping 195.873ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 7.13 MiB/s | 57.07 Mbps | ping 150.191ms
Benchmark finished in 121 seconds
CloudFlare Internet Test
PageSpeed Insights
GTmetrix Performance
Media Unlock Test
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: US)
Disney+: No (IP Banned By Disney+ 1)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: US)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: No
Instagram Licensed Audio: Failed (Error: PAGE ERROR)
OneTrust Region: US [Illinois]
iQyi Oversea Region: US
grep: (standard input): binary file matches
Bing Region: US
YouTube CDN: Dallas, TX
Netflix Preferred CDN: [Lumen] in [Mexico City]
ChatGPT: No (Only Available with Web Browser)
Google Gemini: Yes (Region: USA)
Wikipedia Editability: No
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: USD
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Reddit: No
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Admin Control Panel
Server Pricing
Official Website: https://www.linode.com
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Conclusion
In our Basic Benchmark tests, the server showed impressive I/O speeds, averaging 784.7 MB/s, which is considered good. Upload and download speeds were also strong, with local speeds reaching 4303.64 Mbps for uploads and 12155.35 Mbps for downloads.
The Yabs Performance Bench highlighted the server’s excellent disk speeds, achieving up to 18.97 GB/s in mixed read/write tests. This performance indicates the server can handle demanding data processing tasks efficiently. The Geekbench 6 test recorded a Single Core score of 1191 and a Multi Core score of 1506, reflecting good CPU performance.
UnixBench results reinforced these findings, with a System Benchmarks Index Score of 1599.1. The server excelled in several areas, showcasing its ability to manage complex operations and multitask easily.
In conclusion, this Linode server configuration proves robust and reliable. Its high I/O speeds and solid CPU performance suit applications requiring fast processing and data handling. Whether hosting websites or running intensive applications, this server setup delivers excellent results.
Official Website: https://www.linode.com
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