Deep Analysis of RAKsmart Hong Kong Premium Network Server Performance: How Stable Is the Network? Is Performance Good During Peak Hours?-国外VPS测评

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If you are looking for a stable and high-performance Hong Kong server suitable for users in mainland China, then RAKsmart’s Hong Kong “Premium Network” (labeled as “China Premium” on the English page) is likely worth your attention. As a high-end networking solution launched in RAKsmart’s Hong Kong data center, the Premium Network is not cheap—but does it deliver performance that matches its price? In this article, we conduct real-world testing to comprehensively evaluate its network quality, bandwidth performance, CN2 routing, and streaming unlock capabilities.

Deep Analysis of RAKsmart Hong Kong Premium Network Server Performance: How Stable Is the Network? Is Performance Good During Peak Hours?

RAKsmart Official Website: www.raksmart.com

RAKsmart Hong Kong Premium Network Server Specifications & Basic Information

Easy registration: No real-name verification or ICP filing required
Payment methods supported: Credit card, Alipay, PayPal, cryptocurrencies, etc.
Default configuration: 50Mbps bandwidth, unlimited traffic, 1 IPv4 address
Available network types: International BGP, China optimized, Premium Network; up to 1Gbps dedicated bandwidth
DDoS protection: Up to 40Gbps, supports up to 32 IPv4 C-blocks

CPU	Memory	Disk	Price	Purchase
E3-1230	16G	1TB HDD	$99	Link
E5-2630L	16G	1TB HDD	$119	Link
2×E5-2630L	32G	1TB HDD	$139	Link
2×E5-2650	32G	1TB HDD	$144	Link
2×E5-2680	32G	1TB HDD	$149	Link
2×E5-2683v4	64G	1TB SSD	$219	Link
2×E5-2696v4	64G	1TB SSD	$259	Link
2×E5-2698v4	64G	1TB SSD	$269	Link
2×Gold-6133	64G	1TB NVMe	$319	Link
2×Platinum-8168	64G	1TB NVMe	$469	Link

Test Server Configuration:

CPU: 2× Intel Xeon E5-2683v4 (32 cores / 64 threads, 2.1GHz base, 3.0GHz turbo)
Memory: 64GB
Storage: 1TB SSD
Bandwidth: Default 50Mbps

Storage & I/O Performance

Although the tested server uses HDD storage, its FIO benchmark performance is average, with around 256MB/s I/O speed. However, actual suitability depends on use cases. SSD-based plans are available and offer significantly better performance.

Mainland China Three-Network Bandwidth Performance

Through multi-location testing, bandwidth remained stable during daytime usage. During peak hours, tests were conducted in Guangzhou, Sichuan, Hubei, and Guangdong:

Guangzhou Unicom: ~5MB/s download during peak hours
Meishan Sichuan Unicom: stable above 4.5MB/s
Xiangyang Hubei Telecom: ~4MB/s during peak usage
Jiangmen Guangdong Mobile: 3–4MB/s

Overall, the 50Mbps bandwidth can be effectively saturated, reaching about 5MB/s in real-world performance, showing strong stability even during peak hours.

Speedtest Asia & Global Bandwidth Results

In Asia regions such as Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, download speeds consistently reached 45–50Mbps with near full upload speeds. US and European nodes showed slightly higher latency but remained stable overall.

International iPerf3 Testing Results

Tests across multiple global iPerf3 nodes showed stable bandwidth and latency performance, confirming that RAKsmart’s Hong Kong Premium Network performs reliably for international connectivity as well.

Routing Analysis (Outbound & Return Paths)

China Telecom outbound: CN2 direct to Hong Kong
China Unicom outbound: direct backbone connection to Hong Kong
China Mobile outbound: CMI backbone direct connection
China Telecom return: CN2 route back to mainland China
China Unicom return: Hong Kong → Tokyo → SoftBank → China
China Mobile return: direct CMI Hong Kong route

This multi-path routing design ensures stable connectivity across different ISPs in mainland China, providing a highly consistent user experience.

Streaming Media Unlock Performance

Testing shows that the current IP can unlock most major streaming platforms, making it a strong choice for users who need access to international video content.

FAQ: RAKsmart Hong Kong Premium Network Server

Q1: Is the RAKsmart Hong Kong Premium Network suitable for users in mainland China? A: Yes, especially for China Telecom users via CN2. Both return paths and routing stability are well optimized, with good performance for Unicom and Mobile as well. Q2: Is 50Mbps bandwidth sufficient in real usage? A: Yes. For website hosting and medium traffic services, it is generally sufficient. For heavy traffic needs, upgrading bandwidth is recommended. Q3: Does peak-hour congestion occur? A: No significant congestion was observed. Performance remained stable at around 4–5MB/s during peak hours. Q4: What use cases is this server suitable for? A: It is suitable for hosting websites targeting mainland users, API deployment, proxy services, and streaming media access.

Final Verdict

The RAKsmart Hong Kong Premium Network Server outperforms many similarly priced BGP or China-optimized solutions, especially for users requiring stable routing and consistent bandwidth utilization. While pricing is slightly higher, the stability and performance justify the cost. SSD or NVMe upgrades and 1Gbps dedicated bandwidth options further enhance performance for demanding workloads.