VPS Specs Explained: RAM, CPU, Storage Decoded
When you compare VPS plans, you see numbers: 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40GB SSD. What do they mean? More importantly, what do you actually need? This guide cuts through the jargon.
RAM (Memory)
RAM is the active workspace of your VPS. More RAM = more applications can run simultaneously.
4GB: Single eBay account, one MT4 instance, basic browsing.
8GB: Multiple tools, several Chrome tabs, 2-3 MT4 instances.
16GB: Heavy multi-tool setups, large data analysis, Python with pandas.
vCPU (Virtual CPU)
vCPU is the processing power. Most VPS-based applications are not CPU-bound, but some are.
2 vCPU: Standard for most ecommerce and trading use cases.
4 vCPU: Multiple parallel tools, video processing.
6+ vCPU: Heavy computation, data analysis, machine learning.
Storage: NVMe vs SSD vs HDD
NVMe SSD: Fastest, used in all UnicornVPS plans. 10x faster than HDD.
Regular SSD: Fast, common in older VPS providers.
HDD: Cheap and slow. Avoid for any modern use case.
Storage size: 40GB is plenty for most users. 80GB+ if you store large databases or files.
Bandwidth
Most modern VPS providers offer unmetered bandwidth.
What matters more is port speed: 1 Gbps is standard.
All UnicornVPS plans include unmetered bandwidth on 1 Gbps ports.
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