141,108. 59,301. 22,849.
These are the 4K combined IOPS scores from three identical 4 vCPU / 8GB VPS plans, tested on the exact same YABS benchmark script. When searching for the best epyc vps india benchmark, we prefer hard data over marketing fluff.
All benchmarks presented below link directly to public vpsbenchmarks.com URLs. This is verifiable, reproducible data—not a sales pitch.
What is YABS and Why It Matters
YABS (Yet Another Bench Script) is an open-source script anyone can run. It thoroughly tests CPU, disk FIO, and network iperf3 performance.
When reading disk benchmarks, 4K IOPS is the most relevant metric for web applications. 4K testing simulates real database queries, WordPress page loads, and Forex MT4/MT5 tick logging. By contrast, 1M block testing measures sequential large file transfers (like backups), which rarely bottleneck standard applications.
Most web workloads are 4K operations—that is the number that dictates how “fast” your server feels.
The Three Servers Tested
We benchmarked identical tiers: 4 vCPU cores and 8GB of RAM.
| Metric | GigaNodes | DigitalOcean | Contabo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | CLOUD VPS S | Premium AMD | Cloud VPS 10 NVMe |
| CPU | EPYC 7C13 | DO-Premium-AMD | EPYC (generic) |
| vCPU | 4 @ 2000MHz | 4 @ 2295MHz | 4 @ 2794MHz |
| RAM | 7.7 GiB | 7.8 GiB | 7.8 GiB |
| Disk | 203 GB | 162 GB | 77 GB ⚠️ |
| Datacenter | New Delhi, INDIA | UK ⚠️ | France ⚠️ |
| VM-x/AMD-V | ✅ Enabled | ✅ Enabled | ❌ DISABLED ⚠️ |
| Price (INR) | ₹1,440/mo annual | ~₹1,700/mo* | ~₹800/mo* |
| YABS Source | View Data | View Data | View Data |
* DigitalOcean and Contabo prices converted to INR approximate. Egress bandwidth charges apply for both — GigaNodes includes unmetered bandwidth.
Disk IOPS Results: The Performance Bottleneck
4K Block IOPS — The Real-World Metric
DigitalOcean manages 59,301 — 2.4x slower.
Contabo hits only 22,849 — 6.2x slower.
All three tested on identical 4 vCPU / 8GB RAM plans.
What This Means for Your Workload
WordPress & WooCommerce:
A WooCommerce checkout hits the database with dozens of 4K reads per page load. At 22,849 IOPS (Contabo), your checkout will take 6x longer under heavy load compared to GigaNodes. This is the exact difference between a snappy 200ms response and a frustrating 1,200ms delay during peak traffic.
Forex Trading Bots:
Trading platforms like MT4/MT5 log every single tick to disk. At high frequency, a slow disk (Contabo’s 11,000 IOPS read limit) means your bot’s execution queue backs up under market volatility. GigaNodes ensures no I/O bottleneck during high-volume sessions. View Forex VPS India setups.
Database Servers (MySQL/PostgreSQL):
InnoDB buffer pool flushes, WAL writes, and index scans rely entirely on 4K random I/O. A database server on Contabo will saturate its I/O queue under concurrent connections. GigaNodes handles the same exact load with massive headroom to spare.
Full FIO Results Table
| Block Size | GigaNodes | DigitalOcean | Contabo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K (R+W) | 141,108 | 59,301 | 22,849 MB/s |
| 64K (R+W) | 48,081 | 1123.9 MB/s | 1652.0 MB/s |
| 512K Read | 1,246 MB/s | 1032.8 MB/s | 7109.0 MB/s |
| 1M Read | 1,060 MB/s | 791.2 MB/s | 4177.6 MB/s |
⚠️ Contabo Has VM-x/AMD-V Disabled — What This Means
This is a critical red flag. VM-x disabled means the hardware lacks nested virtualization support. Without it, you are severely restricted in what you can deploy:
- You cannot run Docker containers that require KVM hardware virtualization.
- You cannot run nested VMs (VirtualBox or QEMU) inside your VPS.
- Game servers requiring hardware acceleration will fail.
- KVM-based control panels (like advanced Pterodactyl features) will have limitations.
This limitation is shown directly in the YABS output for Contabo: “VM-x/AMD-V: ❌ Disabled”. GigaNodes and DigitalOcean both show VM-x: ✅ Enabled.
Location Matters: Why India Datacenter Wins
DigitalOcean’s benchmark was run in the UK. Contabo’s benchmark was run in France. GigaNodes was run in New Delhi, India.
Even if DO or Contabo matched GigaNodes on IOPS (they do not), Indian users would still face major routing penalties. You will experience 150–180ms latency to UK/France datacenters and higher packet loss on international routes. Furthermore, offshore hosting ignores legal data residency requirements and lacks native UPI payment options.
| Provider | Datacenter | Approx latency from India |
|---|---|---|
| GigaNodes | New Delhi, India | 5–20ms |
| DigitalOcean Mumbai | Mumbai, India | 10–30ms |
| DigitalOcean UK | London/Slough | 150–180ms |
| Contabo France | Lauterbourg | 160–190ms |
What GigaNodes Doesn’t Win
We believe in honest, transparent testing. There are specific areas where GigaNodes is not the dominant choice.
CPU Clock Speed: Contabo runs at 2794 MHz versus GigaNodes at 2000 MHz. For pure single-threaded CPU tasks (compiling code, specific ML inference), Contabo’s higher clock speed provides an advantage.
CPU Cores Count: Contabo’s pricing tiers may offer more cores at lower price points globally. If raw core count matters more than IOPS for your workload, evaluate Contabo’s higher plans.
Price Entry Point Globally: Contabo and DO offer lower entry prices in USD for global markets. GigaNodes ₹1,440/month annual is optimised for Indian buyers — not the cheapest globally, but the best India-specific value. (Check out our GigaNodes vs Hostinger VPS comparison for more pricing data).
Know your workload. If you’re running a CPU-bound compiler farm with no disk I/O, Contabo’s clock speed matters more than IOPS. If you’re running databases, WooCommerce, or Forex bots in India — the IOPS and latency numbers above tell the real story.
How to Run This Benchmark Yourself
We encourage you to verify these numbers. Give your current server the ultimate test.
To run the full suite, paste this into your terminal:
Or with the disk-only test for a faster result:
Upload your results to vpsbenchmarks.com and share the link publicly. This is verifiable performance data anyone can reproduce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YABS and how reliable are these benchmarks?
YABS (Yet Another Bench Script) is an open-source benchmark script anyone can run. Results are reproducible — you can verify these numbers yourself by running the same script on any of these providers. All three benchmark URLs link to public vpsbenchmarks.com records.
Why is GigaNodes IOPS so much higher than Contabo?
GigaNodes uses enterprise local NVMe storage with dedicated I/O allocation per VPS. Contabo’s VPS 10 NVMe plan, based on the YABS results, shows significantly lower 4K IOPS — likely due to storage architecture differences or shared I/O paths. We don’t speculate on their internal setup, but the benchmark numbers are public.
Why is Contabo’s VM-x/AMD-V disabled?
The YABS output for Contabo’s Cloud VPS 10 NVMe (tested March 2026) shows VM-x/AMD-V as disabled. This means nested virtualization is not supported. Contact Contabo support if this is a requirement — some of their plans may differ. GigaNodes has VM-x enabled on all VPS plans.
Is the DigitalOcean benchmark from an India datacenter?
No — the benchmarked DO plan ran in Slough, UK. DigitalOcean does have a Mumbai datacenter and their India IOPS may differ. We benchmarked the same 4 vCPU / 8GB tier. For Indian workloads, always benchmark the specific datacenter region you’ll actually use.
What workloads benefit most from high 4K IOPS?
MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, WordPress with WooCommerce, Forex MT4/MT5 tick logging, Redis, Elasticsearch, and any application that does frequent small random reads and writes. Sequential large-file workloads (video streaming, backups) benefit less from 4K IOPS and more from sequential throughput.
Does GigaNodes VPS support Docker and nested virtualization?
Yes — VM-x/AMD-V is enabled on GigaNodes VPS as shown in the YABS output. Docker, KVM-based tools, and advanced container workloads are supported.
What is the price of the GigaNodes plan benchmarked here?
The CLOUD VPS S plan (8GB RAM, 4 vCPU AMD EPYC, 203GB NVMe) is ₹1,800/month on monthly billing or ₹1,440/month when paid annually (₹17,280/year upfront). UPI, Razorpay, and card payments accepted.
Where is the GigaNodes datacenter located?
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India — as shown in the YABS IP info. GigaNodes also operates infrastructure in Mumbai. Sub-20ms latency to most Indian cities.
Final Verdict
The numbers are public, verifiable, and reproducible. For Indian workloads requiring database performance, Forex trading, or WooCommerce at scale — 141,108 IOPS from New Delhi beats 59,301 from UK or 22,849 from France.
Run the benchmark yourself and compare.