Vultr Cloud Compute (1 GB) vs. Vultr Cloud Compute (2 GB)

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Both Vultr's Cloud Compute instances offer a compelling balance of performance and cost, but they cater to different needs. The 1 GB variant provides a cost-effective solution for basic workloads, while the 2 GB variant offers enhanced performance for more demanding applications. This comparison highlights the unique traits and performance patterns of each instance, revealing where each excels.

Overview

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
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Linux DistroUbuntu 24.04 LTS x64Ubuntu 24.04 LTS x64
Kernel Version6.8.0-57-generic6.8.0-57-generic
MySQL Version8.0.42-0ubuntu0.24.04.18.0.42-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
Redis Version7.0.157.0.15
LocationNewark, NJNewark, NJ
Monthly Price$5$10
RAM (GB)12
CPU Cores11
Storage (TB)2550
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Transfer (TB)12

CPU

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
VendorGenuineIntelGenuineIntel
Model NameIntel Core Processor (Broadwell, no TSX, IBRS)Intel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS)
Clock Speed (MHz)2394.4542593.906
CPU Cache Size (KB)1638416384
BogoMips4788.905187.81
Events per Second849.671058.97
Minimum Latency (ms)1.140.88
Average Latency (ms)1.180.94
Maximum Latency (ms)2.053.28
95th Percentile Latency (ms)1.31.16

Memory

Memory Read

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Operations per second4189596.543567019.31
Mebibytes per second4091.43483.42
Minimum Latency (ms)00
Average Latency (ms)00
Maximum Latency (ms)0.610.25
95th Percentile Latency (ms)00

Memory Write

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Operations per second4183422.223591439.07
Mebibytes per second4085.373507.26
Minimum Latency (ms)00
Average Latency (ms)00
Maximum Latency (ms)1.030.4
95th Percentile Latency (ms)00

File I/O

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Reads per Second2262.662375.25
Writes per Second1508.441583.5
Fsyncs per Second4834.055077.43
Read Mebibytes per Second35.3537.11
Written Mebibytes per Second23.5724.74
Minimum Latency (ms)00
Average Latency (ms)0.120.11
Maximum Latency (ms)2.523.19
95th Percentile Latency (ms)0.370.43

Mutex

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Minimum Latency (ms)2226.551797.03
Average Latency (ms)2234.831815.35
Maximum Latency (ms)2243.961828.28
95th Percentile Latency (ms)2238.471836.24

MySQL

MySQL Read-only

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 5043 4982
Queries per second 50430 49820
Minimum Latency (ms) 1.74 1.7
Average Latency (ms) 1.98 2
Maximum Latency (ms) 17.23 4.98
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 2.35 2.48

MySQL Write-only

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 3731 3723
Queries per second 37310 37230
Minimum Latency (ms) 1.53 1.39
Average Latency (ms) 2.68 2.68
Maximum Latency (ms) 23.34 20.99
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 4.41 4.49

MySQL Read/Write

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 1860 1743
Queries per second 18600 17430
Minimum Latency (ms) 3.76 3.61
Average Latency (ms) 5.37 5.73
Maximum Latency (ms) 36.96 22.76
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 8.43 9.06

MySQL INSERT

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 7892 6603
Queries per second 78920 66030
Minimum Latency (ms) 0.93 0.76
Average Latency (ms) 1.26 1.51
Maximum Latency (ms) 17.41 17.89
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 1.76 2.18

MySQL Bulk INSERT

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 931337 767507
Queries per second 9313370 7675070
Minimum Latency (ms) 0 0
Average Latency (ms) 0.01 0.01
Maximum Latency (ms) 760.45 636.66
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 0 0

MySQL SELECT

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 115147 149751
Queries per second 1151470 1497510
Minimum Latency (ms) 0.07 0.05
Average Latency (ms) 0.09 0.07
Maximum Latency (ms) 5.52 1.99
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 0.12 0.1

MySQL SELECT (Random Points)

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 1195 996
Queries per second 11950 9960
Minimum Latency (ms) 2.26 3.73
Average Latency (ms) 8.36 10.04
Maximum Latency (ms) 21.09 38.12
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 12.75 13.7

MySQL SELECT (Random Ranges)

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 4545 1918
Queries per second 45450 19180
Minimum Latency (ms) 0.76 1.05
Average Latency (ms) 2.2 5.21
Maximum Latency (ms) 5.3 10.51
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 2.76 6.79

MySQL UPDATE (Indexed)

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 5582 5260
Queries per second 55820 52600
Minimum Latency (ms) 0.86 0.88
Average Latency (ms) 1.79 1.9
Maximum Latency (ms) 18.14 16.09
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 3.13 3.49

MySQL UPDATE (Non-Indexed)

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 7653 7542
Queries per second 76530 75420
Minimum Latency (ms) 0.79 0.71
Average Latency (ms) 1.31 1.32
Maximum Latency (ms) 9.06 25.76
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 1.93 1.76

MySQL DELETE

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Transactions per second 9964 10468
Queries per second 99640 104680
Minimum Latency (ms) 0.07 0.05
Average Latency (ms) 1 0.95
Maximum Latency (ms) 8.57 12.38
95th Percentile Latency (ms) 1.86 1.76

Redis

Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB) Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
PING_INLINE per Second38,03735,625
PING_MBULK per Second38,89536,350
SET per Second36,56337,397
GET per Second37,45336,101
INCR per Second37,75029,206
LPUSH per Second38,03733,625
RPUSH per Second38,25635,676
LPOP per Second37,50935,423
RPOP per Second37,45332,227
SADD per Second37,97934,317
HSET per Second37,76433,750
SPOP per Second38,16835,051
ZADD per Second37,58034,746
ZPOPMIN per Second37,70736,298
LRANGE_100 per Second24,22515,686
LRANGE_300 per Second12,6737,238
LRANGE_500 per Second8,8044,535
LRANGE_600 per Second7,1493,749
MSET (10 keys) per Second27,87127,678

Conclusion

In summary, the Vultr 1 GB instance is ideal for lightweight applications and basic workloads where cost is a primary concern, while the 2 GB variant is better suited for more demanding tasks requiring higher CPU and memory performance. The 2 GB instance's superior benchmarks in CPU, memory, and I/O operations make it a better choice for CPU-intensive and I/O-heavy workloads, despite its higher monthly cost.

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