AL.UY Netherlands Amsterdam Intel Xeon Gold 6122 Privacy First VPS Test and Review
In evaluating the AL.UY Netherlands Amsterdam Privacy First VPS (custom plan: Intel Xeon Gold 6122 CPU, 1 core, 2GB RAM, 10GB NVMe SSD, 1Gbps port on Debian 11 KVM), the focus was on its fit for enterprise IT setups, emphasizing privacy, such as secure hosting and data-sensitive apps. Tests simulated real-world loads to verify high-performance claims amid minimal logging and no tracking.
Key metrics showed balanced but entry-level capabilities: CPU benchmarks hit Sysbench 641 (single-thread) and Geekbench 576/571 (single/multi-core); memory throughput reached 13.4GB/s read/9.1GB/s write; disk I/O topped 301MB/s; network speeds soared to 7.69Gbps IPv4/9.18Gbps IPv6 in Europe, with global dips. Streaming unlocked Disney+ and YouTube Premium successfully, but Netflix failed due to IP bans. IP quality revealed high proxy/threat scores, with partial email port blocks.
Strengths lie in robust European connectivity and privacy features, ideal for low-latency tasks—like a nimble courier in city streets—yet single-core limits and RAM constraints could bottleneck multi-threaded work. High fraud scores might complicate public services, risking security flags.
This VPS suits small-scale, compliance-focused deployments in Europe, offering value for dev/test or regional apps. IT leaders should trial for privacy needs but scale up for intensive loads; monitor IP reputation to sidestep issues.
About AL.UY
AL.UY is a hosting provider that prioritizes privacy, performance, and transparency, offering a refreshing alternative in the world of web infrastructure, with a steadfast commitment to a privacy-first approach, AL.UY ensures minimal operational logs and eliminates invasive tracking, allowing users to maintain control over their data. This makes it an ideal choice for individuals and businesses seeking secure, high-performance hosting without compromising personal or operational privacy.
The provider stands out with its adherence to strict principles, notably its policy of not retaining user data unless legally mandated by authorities. This transparency extends to its operations, with clear terms and no hidden fees, fostering trust among its users. AL.UY’s services are designed to deliver robust performance, ensuring websites and applications run smoothly and efficiently, catering to a wide range of hosting needs.
AL.UY also emphasizes secure and flexible payment options, supporting methods like bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and even cash, catering to diverse user preferences. For EU consumers, a 14-day right of withdrawal on new purchases provides added confidence, backed by a clear refund policy. The company adheres to PCI DSS standards for secure payment processing, incorporating Strong Customer Authentication (3-D Secure/SCA) where applicable, ensuring transactions are safe and compliant.
By combining high-performance infrastructure with a privacy-centric ethos, AL.UY appeals to users who value both security and efficiency. Whether you’re a developer, a small business, or an individual prioritizing data protection, AL.UY offers reliable hosting solutions tailored to modern demands. For more details on their services, terms, or privacy policies, visit their website at https://al.uy, where their commitment to transparency and user empowerment is evident in every aspect of their offerings.
Pricing
Policies & Allowed Usage
- All ports are open by default
- Adult content: allowed (monitored)
- Torrenting: allowed
- VPN usage: allowed
- Tor (all): allowed
Payment Methods
- PayPal
- Bank Transfer
- Credit Card
- Cryptocurrency
- Cash
Refunds
14‑day right of withdrawal for EU consumers on new purchases.
Official Website: https://AL.UY
Coupon
Use promo code 6PPHRX83PE for 33% off recurring.
Basic Information
Processor : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6122 CPU @ 1.80GHz
CPU Numbers : 1
CPU Frequency : 1795.781 MHz
CPU Cache : L1: 64.00 KB / L2: 1.00 MB / L3: 27.50 MB
AES-NI : ✔ Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : ✔ Enabled
RAM : 418.48 MiB / 1.90 GiB
Swap : 780 KiB / 512.00 MiB
Disk Space : 2.69 GiB / 9.87 GiB
Boot Disk : /dev/vda3
Uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 12 min
Loads : 1.33, 0.69, 0.44
OS Release : Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye) (x86_64)
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel Version : 5.10.0-20-amd64
TCP Acceleration : bbr
VM Type : KVM
NAT Type : Full Cone
IPV4 ASN : AS211507 Julian Achter
IPV4 Location : Amsterdam / North Holland / NL
IPV6 ASN : AS211507 Julian Achter
IPV6 Location : Germany
IPV6 Subnet Mask : 44
CPU Benchmark
---------------------------CPU-Sysbench-Test----------------------------
-> CPU test in progress (Fast Mode, 1-Pass @ 5sec)
1 Thread(s) Test: 641 Scores
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
|
Single Core | 576
Multi Core | 571
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/14121673
YABS completed in 17 min 38 sec
RAM Read/Write Tests
----------------------------Memory-Test---------------------------------
-> Memory Test (Fast Mode, 1-Pass @ 5sec)
Single Read Test: 13403.24 MB/s
Single Write Test: 9138.09 MB/s
Running memory speed test with the following options:
block size: 1KiB
total size: 102400MiB
operation: read
scope: global
Initializing worker threads...
Threads started!
Total operations: 29394733 (2938608.65 per second)
28705.79 MiB transferred (2869.74 MiB/sec)
General statistics:
total time: 10.0002s
total number of events: 29394733
Latency (ms):
min: 0.00
avg: 0.00
max: 12.71
95th percentile: 0.00
sum: 3409.00
Threads fairness:
events (avg/stddev): 29394733.0000/0.00
execution time (avg/stddev): 3.4090/0.00
Running memory speed test with the following options:
block size: 1KiB
total size: 102400MiB
operation: write
scope: global
Initializing worker threads...
Threads started!
Total operations: 24326322 (2432002.86 per second)
23756.17 MiB transferred (2375.00 MiB/sec)
General statistics:
total time: 10.0002s
total number of events: 24326322
Latency (ms):
min: 0.00
avg: 0.00
max: 16.06
95th percentile: 0.00
sum: 4491.49
Threads fairness:
events (avg/stddev): 24326322.0000/0.00
execution time (avg/stddev): 4.4915/0.00
Disk Read/Write Tests
------------------------Disk-dd-Read/Write-Test-------------------------
-> Disk test in progress (4K Block/1M Block, Direct Mode)
Block Size Write Test Read Test
100MB-4K Block 13.8 MB/s (3370 IOPS, 7.60s) 16.1 MB/s (3936 IOPS, 6.50s)
1GB-1M Block 248 MB/s (237 IOPS, 4.22s) 538 MB/s (513 IOPS, 1.95s)
-----------------------Disk-fio-Read/Write-Test-------------------------
Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 96.36 MB/s (24.0k) | 141.00 MB/s (2.2k)
Write | 96.61 MB/s (24.1k) | 141.74 MB/s (2.2k)
Total | 192.98 MB/s (48.2k) | 282.74 MB/s (4.4k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 144.64 MB/s (282) | 145.83 MB/s (142)
Write | 152.33 MB/s (297) | 155.54 MB/s (151)
Total | 296.98 MB/s (579) | 301.37 MB/s (293)
Iperf3 Network Tests
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 7.69 Gbits/sec | 5.08 Gbits/sec | 7.36 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | busy | busy | 0.913 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 5.93 Gbits/sec | 1.38 Gbits/sec | 89.5 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 2.60 Gbits/sec | 3.13 Gbits/sec | 157 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | 540 Mbits/sec | 128 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 5.58 Gbits/sec | 3.30 Gbits/sec | 77.2 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | busy | busy | 277 ms
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv6):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 7.52 Gbits/sec | 5.43 Gbits/sec | 7.55 ms
Eranium | Amsterdam, NL (100G) | 8.73 Gbits/sec | 9.18 Gbits/sec | 1.03 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 6.77 Gbits/sec | 1.48 Gbits/sec | 89.5 ms
Leaseweb | Singapore, SG (10G) | 2.89 Gbits/sec | 3.45 Gbits/sec | 157 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | 1.39 Gbits/sec | 897 Mbits/sec | 128 ms
Leaseweb | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 7.35 Gbits/sec | 4.17 Gbits/sec | 77.3 ms
Edgoo | Sao Paulo, BR (1G) | 1.90 Gbits/sec | 215 Mbits/sec | 237 ms UnixBench Tests
Benchmark Run: Sun Sep 28 2025 03:14:13 - 03:42:32
1 CPU in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 15951747.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Double-Precision Whetstone 3775.4 MWIPS (9.9 s, 7 samples)
Execl Throughput 1981.1 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 251572.2 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 67591.3 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 801548.0 KBps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Pipe Throughput 346029.4 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Pipe-based Context Switching 81242.6 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
Process Creation 5088.9 lps (30.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 3821.2 lpm (60.0 s, 2 samples)
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 496.9 lpm (60.1 s, 2 samples)
System Call Overhead 183705.1 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples)
System Benchmarks Index Values BASELINE RESULT INDEX
Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 15951747.6 1366.9
Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 3775.4 686.4
Execl Throughput 43.0 1981.1 460.7
File Copy 1024 bufsize 2000 maxblocks 3960.0 251572.2 635.3
File Copy 256 bufsize 500 maxblocks 1655.0 67591.3 408.4
File Copy 4096 bufsize 8000 maxblocks 5800.0 801548.0 1382.0
Pipe Throughput 12440.0 346029.4 278.2
Pipe-based Context Switching 4000.0 81242.6 203.1
Process Creation 126.0 5088.9 403.9
Shell Scripts (1 concurrent) 42.4 3821.2 901.2
Shell Scripts (8 concurrent) 6.0 496.9 828.2
System Call Overhead 15000.0 183705.1 122.5
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System Benchmarks Index Score 511.8
======= Script description and score comparison completed! =======
Streaming Unlock Tests
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: Yes (Region: DE)
Disney+: Yes (Region: NL)
Netflix: Failed (Network Connection)
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: DE)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: NL)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
Spotify Registration: Yes (Region: DE)
OneTrust Region: NL [North Holland]
iQyi Oversea Region: INTL
Bing Region: DE (Risky)
Apple Region: NL
YouTube CDN: London
Netflix Preferred CDN: Failed (IP Banned By Netflix)
ChatGPT: Yes
Google Gemini: No
Claude: Yes
Wikipedia Editability: Yes
Google Play Store: Germany
Google Search CAPTCHA Free: Yes
Steam Currency: EUR
---Forum---
Reddit: Yes
---Game---
SD Gundam G Generation Eternal: Yes
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IP Quality Detection
Data for reference only, does not represent 100% accurate, if and the actual situation is not consistent with the manual query multiple database comparison
The following is the number of each database, the output will come with the corresponding number of the database source
ipinfo databases [0] | scamalytics databases [1] | virustotal databases [2] | abuseipdb databases [3] | ip2location databases [4]
ip-api databases [5] | ipwhois databases [6] | ipregistry databases [7] | ipdata databases [8] | db-ip databases [9]
ipapiis databases [A] | ipapicom databases [B] | bigdatacloud databases [C] | dkly databases [D] | ipqualityscore databases [E]
IPV4:
Security Score:
Reputation: 0 [2]
TrustScore: 34 [8]
VpnScore: 1 [8]
ProxyScore: 99 [8]
CommunityVoteHarmless: 0 [2]
CommunityVoteMalicious: 0 [2]
ThreatScore: 100 [8]
FraudScore: 0 [1 E]
AbuseScore: 0 [3]
ASNAbuseScore: 0.0514 (High) [A]
CompannyAbuseScore: 0.2773 (Very High) [A]
ThreatLevel: low [9]
Blacklist_Records_Statistics(how many blacklisted websites have records):
HarmlessnessRecords: 55 [2] MaliciousRecords: 8 [2] SuspiciousRecords: 0 [2] NoRecords: 32 [2]
Security Info:
UsageType: hosting [0 7] hosting - high probability [C] DataCenter/WebHosting/Transit [3] business [8 A] corporate [9]
CompanyType: business [A] hosting [0 7]
IsCloudProvider: Yes [7]
IsDatacenter: No [5 6 8 A C] Yes [0 1]
IsMobile: No [5 A C] Yes [E]
IsProxy: No [0 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 A C E]
IsVpn: No [0 1 6 7 A C E]
IsTor: No [0 1 3 6 7 8 A C E]
IsTorExit: No [1 7]
IsCrawler: No [9 A E]
IsAnonymous: No [1 6 7 8]
IsAttacker: No [7 8]
IsAbuser: No [7 8 A C E]
IsThreat: No [7 8 C]
IsRelay: No [0 7 8 C]
IsBogon: No [7 8 A C]
IsBot: No [E]
DNS-BlackList: 315(Total_Check) 0(Clean) 7(Blacklisted) 15(Other)
IPV6:
Security Score:
FraudScore: 0 [1]
AbuseScore: 0 [3]
ASNAbuseScore: 0.0514 (High) [A]
CompannyAbuseScore: 0 (Very Low) [A]
Security Info:
UsageType: business [A] DataCenter/WebHosting/Transit [3]
CompanyType: business [A]
IsDatacenter: No [A] Yes [1]
IsMobile: No [A]
IsProxy: No [1 A]
IsVpn: No [1 A]
IsTorExit: No [1]
IsTorExit: No [1]
IsCrawler: No [A]
IsAnonymous: No [1]
IsAbuser: No [A]
IsBogon: No [A]
DNS-BlackList: 315(Total_Check) 0(Clean) 0(Blacklisted) 315(Other)
Google search feasibility: NO
Email Port Detection
Platform SMTP SMTPS POP3 POP3S IMAP IMAPS
LocalPort ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
QQ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
163 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Sohu ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Yandex ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Gmail ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Outlook ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Office365 ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Yahoo ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
MailCOM ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
MailRU ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘
AOL ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
GMX ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Sina ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Apple ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
FastMail ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
ProtonMail✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
MXRoute ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
Namecrane ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
XYAMail ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
ZohoMail ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Inbox_eu ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘
Free_fr ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Looking Glass
https://status.al.uy/report/uptime/ed2a6665618a2bafcf79522be66de87e/
Test IPs:
AMS: 185.132.53.x, 45.67.138.x
LON: 45.133.73.x
Global Latency Tests
Query: ping 185.132.53.157, interval: 5s, dense mode: no
Probing 185.132.53.157 – RIPE NCC /24 AS211507 LAIN – Julian – Germany [residential]
CloudFlare Internet Tests
PageSpeed Insights
Admin Control Panel
Conclusion
The benchmarks revealed solid but modest performance across key metrics. CPU tests showed a Sysbench score of 641 for single-thread operations and Geekbench 6 results of 576 single-core and 571 multi-core, indicating competent handling of basic tasks but limitations in intensive multiprocessing. Memory read/write speeds hit 13.4GB/s and 9.1GB/s in single tests, with global operations around 28.7GB/s read and 23.8GB/s write, suggesting efficient RAM utilization for its 2GB allocation.
Disk performance was respectable, with fio tests delivering up to 301MB/s total I/O at 1MB blocks and dd reads/writes ranging from 16MB/s (4K) to 538MB/s (1M). Network-wise, IPv4 and IPv6 speeds impressed, reaching up to 7.69Gbps send and 5.08Gbps receive in Europe, though transcontinental links dipped to 540Mbps. Streaming unlocks succeeded for services like Disney+ (NL region) and YouTube Premium (DE), but Netflix failed due to IP bans. IP quality flagged high proxy scores (99) and datacenter usage, with some blacklists noted, yet email ports were mostly open across platforms.
Digging deeper, these results highlight AL.UY’s strengths in privacy and connectivity while exposing bottlenecks in resource-constrained setups. The robust network performance, especially within Europe, makes it a standout for latency-sensitive apps—think of it like a well-tuned sports car zipping through open highways, delivering sub-10ms pings to nearby providers. However, the single-core CPU and limited RAM could hinder scalability, akin to that same car stuck in urban traffic during peak loads, where multi-threaded tasks might stutter.
Notably, the privacy focus shines through minimal data retention and full-cone NAT, appealing to compliance-heavy sectors, but the high fraud/threat scores (e.g., 100 threat score) raise flags for public-facing services, potentially triggering false positives in security scans. In a hypothetical e-commerce scenario, this VPS could excel for backend APIs with encrypted traffic, yet admins might need to monitor IP reputation to avoid email deliverability issues, as seen with partial blocks on Gmail and Outlook.
Overall, the AL.UY Amsterdam VPS delivers reliable, privacy-oriented hosting that punches above its weight in network and I/O speeds, making it a viable option for small-scale, security-conscious deployments. At the same time, not a powerhouse for heavy workloads, its fair-use bandwidth and IPv6 support add value for cost-aware IT teams. For enterprises eyeing VPS solutions, consider this for dev/test environments or regional apps in Europe—pair it with monitoring tools to mitigate IP risks. If privacy trumps raw power, it’s worth a trial; otherwise, scale up configs for demanding use cases.
Official Website: https://AL.UY
