How To Check If a VPS Hosting Provider’s Hardware Upgrade Is Real or Just Marketing

You probably have seen VPS ads which stated something to the effect of, “We upgraded our servers for better performance!” Sounds cool, right? But here's the reality - not all "upgrades" actually result in a faster virtual private server. Some upgrades are real, whereas others may be more fluff just to get your attention. Let’s breakdown how to figure out whether you are looking at a VPS provider’s hardware upgrade that is genuine, just using simple language.

What Actually Is An “Upgrade”?​

When a company states it has a “hardware upgrade,” it means several different things. Sometimes the company really does install new hardware; sometimes it is only very minor improvement.

Here’s what you should examine:

• Processor (CPU): New processors like AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs are fast and powerful processors. An upgrade is not really an upgrade if the company is using outdated very old CPUs.

• Storage: NVMe SSDs are much faster have more IOPS and storage throughput than regular SSDs.

• RAM: RAM that is DDR5 is upgraded and faster than RAM that is DDR4.

Ever noticed a VPS has slowed down even when the VPS provider has stated “we upgraded”? It could again be that the hardware components in particular sound better on paper and not configured properly.

Don't Trust Words Alone​

A lot of VPS providers rely heavily on language like "next-generation hardware" or "unbelievably fast performance." Those might sound impressive but, without proof, they are meaningless.

Always look for real test results rather than casual statements. Check to see if they include:

• CPU test scores (like Geekbench scores)
• Disk speed tests
• Customer reviews of performance increases

I used to have a VPS that advertised, "10x faster speeds." Once I tested the VPS, it was as slow as it always was. That is when I learned to trust the numbers, not marketing.

Ask How the Upgrade Affects You​

Even if the provider's upgrade is real, you want to understand how this upgrade will affect your VPS. You will want to ask the provider:

• Will there be downtime with the upgrade?
• Will my data remain safe?
• Will they migrate my VPS automatically to the new hardware?

Good providers will provide clarity on these issues and will execute the upgrade with little or no downtime.

Investigate How Frequently They Upgrade​

Some VPS providers upgrade to new hardware every year. Others make you wait a while. Be sure to ask the frequency which they upgrade their hardware. Frequent hardware updates and upgrades are probably a good indication they have some concern for speed and security.

You can also look at online reviews or forums like webhostvoice. You may find a user who notes any actual speed improvements after an upgrade. If you see something like "no difference" that probably means there wasn't an upgrade, just new graphics.

Conclusion​

A VPS provider that tells you "we upgraded our hardware!" can sound impressive, however, as always you should check the details. Before you make a decision look at the CPU, storage type, and RAM.

Ask about down-time and backups.

If the company provides information that heavily answers your question with evidence—awesome! It's a legitimate upgrade. If the answers are vauge and feel like they avoided the question, the upgrade was used as a marketing gimmick.

In the end, you do not just want a VPS, you want a fast VPS, and/or possibly stable VPS. So think before you fill out the order form; Is it a real upgrade, or just good advertising?

Your website deserves truth, not a lead-generation tool.