LightNode France Marseille Intel Xeon VPS Hosting Test and Review
When setting up a blog or forum, the LightNode France Marseille Intel Shared vCPU Cloud Instance stands out for its quick deployment capabilities, especially with pre-supported apps like WordPress. We put this server through a series of tough tests to see how well it performs under pressure, and here’s what we found.
This server is powered by an Intel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS). It has 2 CPU Cores/4 GB RAM/50 GB Storage/1 TB Traffic /1x IPv4. Networking is suitable for international routes to optimize overseas user access. With the flexible configuration at a low price, you can create more robust websites and applications for your customers at a lower cost than other hosting providers.
Official website: https://www.lightnode.com
About LightNode
LightNode is a VPS hosting provider that offers fast and reliable service. They have more than 24 locations worldwide, and their hourly billing makes it easy to use their VPS server flexibly. LightNode has received positive reviews for its fast, stable servers and responsive and helpful support team.
They have over 20 locations worldwide and offer hourly and monthly billing options. Their console provides various functions for host management, including VNC, instance on/off, host restart, host change, system reinstallation, password reset, and server release. They also offer a simple control panel to easily deploy web applications.
LightNode offers flexible pricing options for their VPS hosting service. They do not have a free version or offer a free trial. They offer hourly and monthly billing options with transparent costs. For example, a VPS with 1 vCPU, 2GB of RAM, 50GB of storage, and 2000GB of network traffic costs $8.7 monthly.
Basic Bench
CPU Model : Intel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS)
CPU Cores : 2 @ 2294.612 MHz
CPU Cache : 16384 KB
AES-NI : Enabled
VM-x/AMD-V : Enabled
Total Disk : 50.0 GB (1.8 GB Used)
Total Mem : 3.8 GB (75.4 MB Used)
System uptime : 0 days, 0 hour 1 min
Load average : 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
OS : Debian GNU/Linux 11
Arch : x86_64 (64 Bit)
Kernel : 5.10.0-12-amd64
TCP CC : bbr
Virtualization : KVM
Organization : AS138915 Kaopu Cloud HK Limited
Location : Marseille / FR
Region : Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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I/O Speed(1st run) : 241 MB/s
I/O Speed(2nd run) : 277 MB/s
I/O Speed(3rd run) : 248 MB/s
I/O Speed(average) : 255.3 MB/s
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Node Name Upload Speed Download Speed Latency
Speedtest.net 100.68 Mbps 97.76 Mbps 9.50 ms
Los Angeles, US 105.33 Mbps 99.11 Mbps 150.96 ms
Dallas, US 105.75 Mbps 98.82 Mbps 118.92 ms
Montreal, CA 102.43 Mbps 97.56 Mbps 95.28 ms
Paris, FR 100.69 Mbps 97.88 Mbps 9.56 ms
Amsterdam, NL 100.87 Mbps 97.91 Mbps 25.66 ms
Shanghai, CN 109.34 Mbps 98.61 Mbps 204.23 ms
Nanjing, CN 105.82 Mbps 99.32 Mbps 241.21 ms
Guangzhou, CN 28.39 Mbps 11.90 Mbps 236.89 ms
Singapore, SG 103.25 Mbps 100.42 Mbps 238.83 ms
Tokyo, JP 103.19 Mbps 100.79 Mbps 223.54 ms
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Finished in : 5 min 32 sec
Timestamp : 2023-05-30 16:06:58 CST
Looking Glass
Marseille Test IPv4: 38.54.122.55
Yabs Performance Bench
IPv4 Network Information:
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ISP : Kaopu Cloud HK Limited
ASN : AS138915 Kaopu Cloud HK Limited
Host : LightNode-FR
Location : Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PAC)
Country : France
fio Disk Speed Tests (Mixed R/W 50/50):
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Block Size | 4k (IOPS) | 64k (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 177.43 MB/s (44.3k) | 1.08 GB/s (16.9k)
Write | 177.89 MB/s (44.4k) | 1.08 GB/s (17.0k)
Total | 355.32 MB/s (88.8k) | 2.17 GB/s (33.9k)
| |
Block Size | 512k (IOPS) | 1m (IOPS)
------ | --- ---- | ---- ----
Read | 1.33 GB/s (2.5k) | 1.35 GB/s (1.3k)
Write | 1.40 GB/s (2.7k) | 1.44 GB/s (1.4k)
Total | 2.73 GB/s (5.3k) | 2.80 GB/s (2.7k)
iperf3 Network Speed Tests (IPv4):
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Provider | Location (Link) | Send Speed | Recv Speed | Ping
Clouvider | London, UK (10G) | 104 Mbits/sec | 97.8 Mbits/sec | 17.1 ms
Scaleway | Paris, FR (10G) | 104 Mbits/sec | 97.9 Mbits/sec | 10.4 ms
NovoServe | North Holland, NL (40G) | 104 Mbits/sec | 97.5 Mbits/sec | 25.3 ms
Uztelecom | Tashkent, UZ (10G) | 99.0 Mbits/sec | 90.0 Mbits/sec | 100 ms
Clouvider | NYC, NY, US (10G) | 99.2 Mbits/sec | busy | 87.1 ms
Clouvider | Dallas, TX, US (10G) | 93.1 Mbits/sec | 91.0 Mbits/sec | 155 ms
Clouvider | Los Angeles, CA, US (10G) | busy | busy | 162 ms
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Test:
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Test | Value
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Single Core | 962
Multi Core | 1700
Full Test | https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/1425025
YABS completed in 11 min 38 sec
Summarize
Global Node Test
## CDN Speedtest
CacheFly : 11.15 MiB/s | 89.22 Mbps | ping 10.557ms
Gdrive : 9.75 MiB/s | 77.98 Mbps | ping 0.513ms
## North America Speedtest
Softlayer, Washington, USA : 7.35 MiB/s | 58.81 Mbps | ping 87.661ms
SoftLayer, San Jose, USA : 2.14 MiB/s | 17.11 Mbps | ping 145.426ms
SoftLayer, Dallas, USA : 0 B/s | N/A | ping error!
Vultr, New Jersey, USA : 680.59 KiB/s | 5.32 Mbps | ping 87.824ms
Vultr, Seattle, USA : 7.02 MiB/s | 56.19 Mbps | ping 152.341ms
Vultr, Dallas, USA : 8.08 MiB/s | 64.66 Mbps | ping 149.976ms
Vultr, Los Angeles, USA : 6.61 MiB/s | 52.89 Mbps | ping 151.508ms
Ramnode, New York, USA : 6.37 MiB/s | 51.00 Mbps | ping 82.153ms
Ramnode, Atlanta, USA : 6.48 MiB/s | 51.85 Mbps | ping 96.275ms
## Europe Speedtest
Vultr, London, UK : 11.35 MiB/s | 90.79 Mbps | ping 17.181ms
LeaseWeb, Frankfurt, Germany : 11.24 MiB/s | 89.94 Mbps | ping 20.731ms
Hetzner, Germany : 4.38 MiB/s | 35.04 Mbps | ping 28.687ms
Ramnode, Alblasserdam, NL : 11.28 MiB/s | 90.22 Mbps | ping 23.398ms
Vultr, Amsterdam, NL : 11.21 MiB/s | 89.68 Mbps | ping 23.328ms
EDIS, Stockholm, Sweden : 516 B/s | N/A | ping 39.779ms
OVH, Roubaix, France : 3.62 KiB/s | 0.03 Mbps | ping 16.145ms
Online, France : 11.55 MiB/s | 92.37 Mbps | ping 10.292ms
Prometeus, Milan, Italy : 2.99 KiB/s | 0.02 Mbps | ping 7.458ms
## Exotic Speedtest
Sydney, Australia : 2.81 MiB/s | 22.47 Mbps | ping 295.586ms
Lagoon, New Caledonia : 174 B/s | N/A | ping 275.876ms
Hosteasy, Moldova : 9.72 MiB/s | 77.78 Mbps | ping 39.550ms
Prima, Argentina : 1.40 MiB/s | 11.17 Mbps | ping error!
## Asia Speedtest
SoftLayer, Singapore : 3.14 MiB/s | 25.16 Mbps | ping 162.516ms
Linode, Tokyo, Japan : 1.78 MiB/s | 14.25 Mbps | ping 237.972ms
Linode, Singapore : 1.51 MiB/s | 12.05 Mbps | ping 280.802ms
Vultr, Tokyo, Japan : 188.02 KiB/s | 1.47 Mbps | ping 244.309ms
Benchmark finished in 129 seconds
Media Unlock Test
============[ Multination ]============
Dazn: No
HotStar: No
Disney+: Yes (Region: US)
Netflix: Originals Only
YouTube Premium: Yes (Region: FR)
Amazon Prime Video: Yes (Region: US)
TVBAnywhere+: Yes
iQyi Oversea Region: US
Viu.com: No
YouTube CDN: Marseille
Netflix Preferred CDN: San Jose, CA
Spotify Registration: No
Steam Currency: EUR
ChatGPT: Yes
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No IPv6 Connectivity Found, Abort IPv6 Testing...
Testing Done! Global Ping Test
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Conclusion
In our basic benchmark tests focusing on I/O speed, the server recorded average speeds of 255.3 MB/s. While not at the top of the scale, these speeds are still respectable, ensuring data moves efficiently enough for most web hosting needs. The server’s connectivity was also tested, with upload and download speeds across various global locations like Paris, Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Los Angeles. Speeds were mostly solid, save for a notable dip in Guangzhou, indicating reliable performance for a global audience, barring a few exceptions.
The Yabs performance bench revealed impressive results, especially in mixed read/write operations. The server achieved speeds up to 2.80 GB/s for larger block sizes, showcasing its capability to easily handle heavy data transfers. The Geekbench 6 benchmark test scores were impressive, with a single-core score of 962 and a multi-core score of 1700. These scores signify that the server can handle standard to heavy workloads, making it a solid choice for developers looking to run resource-intensive applications.
In conclusion, the LightNode France Marseille server offers reliable performance for web hosting, particularly for developers aiming to get blogs or forums off the ground quickly. Its I/O speeds ensure efficient data handling, while its network performance and processing power can comfortably support various applications for users globally. Despite some connectivity hiccups in certain regions, this server represents a noteworthy option for those prioritizing speed and reliability in their web hosting choice.
Official website: https://www.lightnode.com
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