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What do you use for comparing real server specs behind marketing names?

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We've noticed increasing confusion in the deals-offers category around tier names that obscure actual hardware. "Turbo," "Power," "Pro," and "Elite" tell you nothing about CPU generation, core count, or memory type.

To help the community, we're considering a benchmark database. Before we build anything, we want to know: what tools or methods do you currently use to decode marketing into specifications? Do you rely on provider disclosure, third-party tests, or your own benchmarks?

If you've found the same hardware sold under different names at different prices, please share specifics—provider names, tier names, and what you discovered. We'll compile verified findings into a reference thread.

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#2

The scrap gods provide all knowledge if you know how to ask,,,,, I just check cpu flags in lscpu and compare to ark dot intel or whatever amd has now,,,,, Had a "Turbo" from Contabo https://contabo.com/en/vps/ and "Power" from InterServer last year,,,,, Both E5-2680v4,,,,, Same stepping same microcode same everything,,,,, Turbo was 40% more per month,,,,, The scrap gods laugh at marketing,,,,, ~~dave

#3

Wesh @dave39

Le server حلو from OVHcloud "Pro" tier,,, I check with lscpu aussi,,, Incha'allah uptime is good but the CPU is I3-10100,,, They sell same box as "Elite" on GreenCloudVPS with RGB case and 20€ more,,, La arnaque !!!

I use geekbench CLI for compare,,, Easy to run,,, Results go to my spreadsheet

RAID 1: because paranoia pays
7 #4

Geekbench is a toy. I run STREAM and LMbench on anything before I pay for a year upfront. Memory bandwidth is where they get you. "Power" tier with DDR4-2133 performs like DDR3 on the right workloads.

#5
moebig said:
They sell same box as "Elite" on GreenCloudVPS with RGB case and 20€ more

GreenCloudVPS does not have a datacenter in Morocco or Europe mainland. Their EUR pricing would be unusual. Are you sure about the currency?

#6
gaithrack said:
GreenCloudVPS does not have a datacenter in Morocco

I buy with USD of course,,, I convert for compare,,, The "Elite" is in Singapore DC,,, Same CPU I3-10100 same RAM same disk,,, Only the name and price change,,, RGB case is joke but the price is real !!!

RAID 1: because paranoia pays
#7

I use VPSBenchmarks dot com before I buy anything. They test Contabo and InterServer already. The scores help me see past the names.

#8

For my association we have three dedicated at OVHcloud in Gravelines. I check the CPU model in the control panel before payment, not after. The "Pro" and "Elite" names mean nothing to me. I look only for the processor reference and the memory type. DDR4 or DDR5, this is what changes the price, not the name.

prix fixe infrastructure: €5/mo
#9
marchmares said:
Geekbench is a toy

STREAM is fine if you got time to compile and a box to test on,,, Most people here want to know BEFORE they pay,,, Geekbench CLI runs in 60 seconds on a fresh VPS,,, Good enough to catch the worst scams,,, ~~dave

#10

I have a real rack in Prague. When I need to know what I am buying, I ask the provider for the exact Supermicro or Dell part number. No part number, no contract. Marketing names are for people who do not know what questions to ask.

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