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)
Last Benchmarked
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-
Linux Distro
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS x64
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS x64
Kernel Version
6.8.0-57-generic
6.8.0-57-generic
MySQL Version
8.0.42-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
8.0.42-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
Redis Version
7.0.15
7.0.15
Location
Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ
Monthly Price
$5
$10
RAM (GB)
1
2
CPU Cores
1
1
Storage (TB)
25
50
Storage Type
SSD
SSD
Transfer (TB)
1
2
CPU
Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB)
Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Vendor
GenuineIntel
GenuineIntel
Model Name
Intel Core Processor (Broadwell, no TSX, IBRS)
Intel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS)
Clock Speed (MHz)
2394.454
2593.906
CPU Cache Size (KB)
16384
16384
BogoMips
4788.90
5187.81
Events per Second
849.67
1058.97
Minimum Latency (ms)
1.14
0.88
Average Latency (ms)
1.18
0.94
Maximum Latency (ms)
2.05
3.28
95th Percentile Latency (ms)
1.3
1.16
Memory
Memory Read
Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB)
Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Operations per second
4189596.54
3567019.31
Mebibytes per second
4091.4
3483.42
Minimum Latency (ms)
0
0
Average Latency (ms)
0
0
Maximum Latency (ms)
0.61
0.25
95th Percentile Latency (ms)
0
0
Memory Write
Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB)
Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Operations per second
4183422.22
3591439.07
Mebibytes per second
4085.37
3507.26
Minimum Latency (ms)
0
0
Average Latency (ms)
0
0
Maximum Latency (ms)
1.03
0.4
95th Percentile Latency (ms)
0
0
File I/O
Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB)
Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Reads per Second
2262.66
2375.25
Writes per Second
1508.44
1583.5
Fsyncs per Second
4834.05
5077.43
Read Mebibytes per Second
35.35
37.11
Written Mebibytes per Second
23.57
24.74
Minimum Latency (ms)
0
0
Average Latency (ms)
0.12
0.11
Maximum Latency (ms)
2.52
3.19
95th Percentile Latency (ms)
0.37
0.43
Mutex
Vultr – Cloud Compute (1 GB)
Vultr – Cloud Compute (2 GB)
Minimum Latency (ms)
2226.55
1797.03
Average Latency (ms)
2234.83
1815.35
Maximum Latency (ms)
2243.96
1828.28
95th Percentile Latency (ms)
2238.47
1836.24
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 Second
38,037
35,625
PING_MBULK per Second
38,895
36,350
SET per Second
36,563
37,397
GET per Second
37,453
36,101
INCR per Second
37,750
29,206
LPUSH per Second
38,037
33,625
RPUSH per Second
38,256
35,676
LPOP per Second
37,509
35,423
RPOP per Second
37,453
32,227
SADD per Second
37,979
34,317
HSET per Second
37,764
33,750
SPOP per Second
38,168
35,051
ZADD per Second
37,580
34,746
ZPOPMIN per Second
37,707
36,298
LRANGE_100 per Second
24,225
15,686
LRANGE_300 per Second
12,673
7,238
LRANGE_500 per Second
8,804
4,535
LRANGE_600 per Second
7,149
3,749
MSET (10 keys) per Second
27,871
27,678
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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