RAKsmart Germany CN2 Server Full Review: Real Network Speed, Routing, and Latency Performance Explained-国外VPS测评

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Are you looking for a high-performance server that can efficiently connect China and Europe? RAKsmart’s Germany data center offers CN2 routing options. Located in Frankfurt — a major European internet hub — it benefits from strong infrastructure and international connectivity. In this article, we conduct a full real-world test of RAKsmart’s Germany CN2 bare metal servers to evaluate their true performance from multiple perspectives.

RAKsmart Germany CN2 Server Full Review: Real Network Speed, Routing, and Latency Performance Explained

RAKsmart official website: www.raksmart.com

🌐 Basic Information of RAKsmart Germany CN2 Server

RAKsmart is a US-registered company that supports Alipay, credit cards, PayPal, and cryptocurrency payments. No real-name verification or ICP filing is required, making it suitable for users deploying overseas services targeting China. Their Germany bare metal cloud servers are located in Frankfurt, Germany, and support multiple routing options including international BGP, China optimized routes, premium network, and CN2. The infrastructure is highly customizable, including:

Memory
Storage
Bandwidth (up to 10Gbps)
IP addresses (up to 8 C-class segments)

Below are some reference pricing plans (tax included):

CPU	RAM	SSD	Price	Purchase
E5-2620	32G	1T	$109	Link
E5-2650	32G	1T	$114	Link
E5-2680	32G	1T	$119	Link
E5-2690	32G	1T	$124	Link
E5-2697	32G	1T	$129	Link
2×E5-2620	32G	1T	$129	Link
2×E5-2650	32G	1T	$134	Link
2×E5-2680	32G	1T	$139	Link
2×E5-2690	32G	1T	$144	Link
2×E5-2697	32G	1T	$149	Link
2×E5-2680v4	32G	1T	$169	Link
2×E5-2683v4	32G	1T	$189	Link
2×E5-2698v4	32G	1T	$239	Link

The actual physical server uses a dual Intel E5-2699v4 setup, offering 44 cores and 88 threads, with a base frequency of 2.2GHz and turbo boost up to 3.6GHz. The tested instance was allocated 56 vCPUs with BBR acceleration enabled.

📊 Disk I/O and Storage Performance Test

Using the FIO benchmark tool, average disk I/O reached 419MB/s, which is sufficient for web hosting, database workloads, and general production use.

📶 Bandwidth Test: China Network Performance (Upload/Download)

We tested multiple nodes in mainland China:

Daytime and peak hours: overall stable bandwidth performance
Guangzhou Unicom residential network: download speeds reached 10MB/s+ during peak hours
Sichuan Meishan Unicom, Guangdong Jiangmen Mobile, Hubei Telecom: slight fluctuations but generally stable connectivity

📍 Speedtest.net International Node Results

Asia nodes (Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul): stable performance with 300Mbps+ upload/download
European nodes (Paris, London): even better performance with latency under 30ms

🔁 Network Routing Analysis: China Telecom/Unicom/Mobile Path Details

China Telecom

Outbound: Telecom CTG → CN2 → direct to Frankfurt, Germany
Inbound: Telia → Telecom DE POP → direct return to China

China Unicom

Outbound: Unicom → Frankfurt → Telia into data center
Inbound: Telia → Unicom Germany POP → direct return

China Mobile

Outbound: Mobile UK London → Cogent → Germany
Inbound:
- Beijing route: Telia → France → Sweden → Los Angeles → China
- Shanghai route: Telia → Mobile Frankfurt node → direct return to China

🧪 iperf3, Streaming, and IP Intelligence Test Results

iperf3 global tests: up to 500Mbps+ download on multiple EU/US nodes
Netflix/Disney+ unlock: partially supported depending on IP selection
IP geolocation: correctly identified as Germany, using RAKsmart AS number

🔄 Overall Evaluation & Conclusion

RAKsmart’s Germany CN2 servers perform particularly well on China Telecom routes, with direct CN2 outbound paths and optimized return routing. China Unicom and China Mobile routes are also reasonably optimized, although occasional detours may slightly affect stability. Overall, RAKsmart Germany CN2 servers are well-suited for users requiring China–Europe connectivity, cross-border hosting, or research workloads. While not focused on extreme single-thread performance, they offer a strong balance of price and connectivity.

🙋‍♂️ FAQ

Q1: Is RAKsmart Germany suitable for hosting websites?

A: Yes. It supports China-optimized routing and CN2 lines, offering good speed and stability without requiring ICP filing.

Q2: Does CN2 improve access speed from China?

A: Yes, especially for China Telecom users. CN2 significantly reduces latency and improves stability.

Q3: Does it support IPv6?

A: The tested server does not support IPv6 by default. Custom configuration may be available upon request.

Q4: What is the difference between bare metal cloud and dedicated servers?

A: Bare metal cloud is based on shared physical hardware with virtualized management, offering more flexibility but slightly less raw performance compared to dedicated servers.