Verified hardware specifications, published Geekbench 6 & fio NVMe benchmarks, network/Port 25 policies, and contract pricing across netcup (G12.5), Hetzner Cloud, OVHcloud and Contabo — paired with a verified netcup checkout voucher directory. All prices default to 0% VAT (excl. tax).
Direct comparison of the primary 8–16 GB RAM server tiers across netcup, Hetzner Cloud, OVHcloud and Contabo. All figures default to 0% VAT (excl. tax); use the selector to preview 19% German VAT or any EU member state rate.
| Provider & Model | CPU | RAM | Storage | Network / Traffic | Billing | Price / mo (0% VAT) | Voucher / Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| netcup RS 1000 G12.5 | 4 ded. EPYC 9645 | 8 GB DDR5 | 128 GB NVMe | 2.5G (3 TB/24h) | 12M / 1M | €18.26 | 2 months free → |
| netcup RS 2000 G12.5 | 8 ded. EPYC 9645 | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB NVMe | 2.5G (3 TB/24h) | 12M / 1M | €34.20 | 1 month free → |
| netcup VPS 1000 G12.5 | 4 shared vCores | 8 GB ECC | 128 GB SSD | 2.5G (2 TB/24h) | 12M / 1M | €12.18 | 1 month free → |
| Hetzner CX33 | 4 shared vCPU | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | 20 TB/mo | Hourly | €8.99 | – |
| Hetzner CPX32 | 4 shared EPYC | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | 20 TB/mo | Hourly | €35.99 | – |
| Hetzner CCX23 | 4 ded. EPYC | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | 20 TB/mo | Hourly | €86.49 | – |
| OVHcloud VPS-2 | 6 shared vCores | 12 GB | 100 GB NVMe | 400M flat | 12M / 1M | €7.21 | – |
| Contabo Cloud VPS 4 | 4 shared vCPU | 8 GB | 75G NVMe / 150G SSD | 200 Mbit/s | 24M / 1M | €4.40 / €5.50 | – |
Full provider breakdowns: European VPS Provider Comparison → · netcup vs Hetzner Cloud → · netcup vs Contabo vs OVHcloud →
How each provider handles sustained 100% CPU load, outbound SMTP Port 25, reverse DNS, custom ISOs, offline disk exports, and contract renewals (read the self-hosting architecture guide →):
| Infrastructure Requirement | netcup Root Server G12.5 | netcup VPS G12.5 | Hetzner Cloud (CX / CCX) | OVHcloud VPS | Contabo Cloud VPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustained 100% CPU load Databases, CI/CD, video, game servers | Allowed (dedicated physical EPYC 9645 cores) | Fair-use shared vCores (throttled under constant 100% load) | CX: shared fair-use CCX: dedicated cores | Shared vCores | Shared vCPU |
| Outbound TCP Port 25 (SMTP) Self-hosted Postfix / Mailcow / Stalwart | Self-service unblock in SCP Firewall (remove default Mail block rule) | Self-service unblock in SCP Firewall | Blocked for new accounts until 1st paid invoice + manual limit request | Restricted by default on many regions; requires support review | Open after account verification |
| IPv4 & IPv6 Reverse DNS (PTR) | Instant self-service in SCP (/64 IPv6 + IPv4) | Instant self-service in SCP (/64 IPv6 + IPv4) | Instant self-service in Cloud Console / API | Self-service in OVH Manager (single /128 IPv6 on some tiers) | Self-service in Customer Control Panel |
| Custom ISO Upload & Rescue | Self-service HTTP/upload + Grml Live Rescue | Self-service HTTP/upload + Grml Live Rescue | Curated ISO library + Linux Rescue (custom ISO via support ticket) | Pre-built OS templates + netboot rescue | Custom image add-on or Cloud-Init |
| Local Snapshot Export Off-provider backup | 1 free .raw.zst download while VM is stopped | 1 free .raw.zst download while VM is stopped | Cloud snapshots (€0.011/GB/mo, 0% VAT); no raw disk download | Paid snapshot add-on | Cloud snapshots only |
| Renewal Price Stability | Renews at same base tariff (no intro hike) | Renews at same base tariff | Fixed hourly / monthly cap | Standard renewal tariff | 24M promo discounts revert to higher standard rate at renewal |
Independent Geekbench 6 and fio random I/O test runs alongside the complete Root Server G12.5 (dedicated EPYC 9645) and VPS G12.5 (shared vCore) tariff tables (0% VAT excl. tax).
| Plan | Data center | Test date | Geekbench 6 (1C / Multi) | fio 4k mixed R/W | fio 64k mixed R/W | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 1000 G12 (4c / 8 GB) Fresh deploy | Vienna (AT) | 2025-09-11 | 2290 / 7559 ↗ | 749.2 MB/s (187.3k IOPS) | 4.13 GB/s (64.6k IOPS) | vpsceping.org ↗ |
| RS 1000 G12 (4c / 8 GB) Fresh deploy | Vienna (AT) | 2025-09-10 | 2205 / 7071 ↗ | 672.2 MB/s (168.0k IOPS) | 3.79 GB/s (59.2k IOPS) | m-hofmann.dev ↗ |
| RS 1000 G12 (4c / 8 GB) After ~1 month | Nuremberg (DE) | 2025-10-06 | 1619 / 5156 ↗ | 545.8 MB/s (136.4k IOPS) | 2.47 GB/s (38.6k IOPS) | m-hofmann.dev ↗ |
| RS 2000 G12 Pro (8c / 16 GB) Fresh deploy | Vienna (AT) | 2025-11-25 | 2146 / 10817 ↗ | 395.3 MB/s (98.8k IOPS) | 2.41 GB/s (37.7k IOPS) | m-hofmann.dev ↗ |
| RS 2000 G12 Pro (8c / 16 GB) After 15 days uptime | Vienna (AT) | 2025-12-12 | 1767 / 7947 ↗ | 290.6 MB/s (72.6k IOPS) | 1.76 GB/s (27.5k IOPS) | m-hofmann.dev ↗ |
| Plan | Cores | RAM | Storage | 1 month (0% VAT) | 12 months (0% VAT) | 24 months (0% VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 500 G12.5 | 2 ded. | 4 GB | 64 GB | €12.50 | €10.87 | €9.24 |
| RS 1000 G12.5 | 4 ded. | 8 GB | 128 GB | €21.01 | €18.26 | €15.52 |
| RS 2000 G12.5 | 8 ded. | 16 GB | 256 GB | €39.34 | €34.20 | €29.08 |
| RS 4000 G12.5 | 12 ded. | 32 GB | 512 GB | €75.21 | €65.40 | €55.60 |
| RS 8000 G12.5 | 16 ded. | 64 GB | 1 TB | €143.44 | €124.72 | €106.02 |
| RS 12000 G12.5 | 20 ded. | 96 GB | 1.5 TB | €209.61 | €182.26 | on request |
| RS 16000 G12.5 | 24 ded. | 128 GB | 2 TB | €279.73 | €243.24 | on request |
| Plan | Cores | RAM | Storage | 1 month (0% VAT) | 12 months (0% VAT) | 24 months (0% VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS 500 G12.5 | 2 | 4 GB | 64 GB | €7.98 | €6.94 | €5.91 |
| VPS 1000 G12.5 | 4 | 8 GB | 128 GB | €14.02 | €12.18 | €10.35 |
| VPS 2000 G12.5 | 8 | 16 GB | 256 GB | €26.02 | €22.62 | €19.24 |
| VPS 4000 G12.5 | 12 | 32 GB | 512 GB | €43.83 | €38.12 | €32.40 |
| VPS 8000 G12.5 | 16 | 64 GB | 1 TB | €64.84 | €56.39 | €47.93 |
Single-use product codes (1–2 free months on RS/VPS G12.5, 30% recurring off Webhosting) and the €4.20 net (0% VAT; €5.00 gross incl. 19% VAT) new-account code. Click Open netcup cart with this code to pre-fill ?gutschein=CODE in your cart session.
€4.20 net off (0% VAT)
Worth €4.20(one-time cart deduction at 0% VAT (excl. tax); €5.00 face value incl. 19% DE VAT)
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2 months free
Worth €36.52(2 × €18.26 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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1 month free
Worth €34.20(1 × €34.20 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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€4.20 net off (0% VAT)
Worth €4.20(one-time cart deduction at 0% VAT (excl. tax); €5.00 face value incl. 19% DE VAT)
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1 month free
Worth €124.72(1 × €124.72 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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1 month free
Worth €12.18(1 × €12.18 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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1 month free
Worth €22.62(1 × €22.62 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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1 month free
Worth €38.12(1 × €38.12 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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1 month free
Worth €56.39(1 × €56.39 · 12-month rate, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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30% off every billing period
Worth €12.20(30% of 12 × €3.39 in year one, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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30% off every billing period
Worth €24.52(30% of 12 × €6.81 in year one, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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30% off every billing period
Worth €39.85(30% of 12 × €11.07 in year one, 0% VAT (excl. tax))
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netcup’s cart accepts strictly one voucher per order. On any Root Server G12.5 or VPS 1000+ plan, the product-specific free-month code deducts much more than the €4.20 net (0% VAT) general code; reserve the first-order code for RS 500 G12.5, VPS 500 G12.5, and Webhosting 1000:
| Plan | Voucher in feed | Value (12-month term) (0% VAT) | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 500 G12.5 | No product code | €4.20 | Use New-Account Code → |
| RS 1000 G12.5 | 2 months free | €36.52 | Use Product Code → |
| RS 2000 G12.5 | 1 month free | €34.20 | Use Product Code → |
| RS 4000 G12.5 | No product code | €4.20 | Use New-Account Code → |
| RS 8000 G12.5 | 1 month free | €124.72 | Use Product Code → |
| VPS 500 G12.5 | No product code | €4.20 | Use New-Account Code → |
| VPS 1000 G12.5 | 1 month free | €12.18 | Use Product Code → |
| VPS 2000 G12.5 | 1 month free | €22.62 | Use Product Code → |
| VPS 4000 G12.5 | 1 month free | €38.12 | Use Product Code → |
| VPS 8000 G12.5 | 1 month free | €56.39 | Use Product Code → |
| Webhosting 1000 | No product code | €4.20 | Use New-Account Code → |
| Webhosting 2000 | 30% off every billing period | €12.20 | Use Product Code → |
| Webhosting 4000 | 30% off every billing period | €24.52 | Use Product Code → |
| Webhosting 8000 | 30% off every billing period | €39.85 | Use Product Code → |
Reference articles covering European VPS selection, self-hosting (Port 25 mailservers, Docker, PostgreSQL), SCP administration, non-EU 0% VAT ordering, and CCP contract rules.
Detailed guide to redeeming netcup coupon codes via the ?gutschein= cart parameter or manual input, multi-server order splitting math, and fixes for all 6 cart error messages.
2026 netcup onboarding reference: identity verification has been eliminated. Orders now immediately issue a CCP account and invoice payable via PayPal or credit card. Field-by-field checkout form guide and 0% non-EU VAT rules.
Complete 2026 netcup price sheet (0% VAT excl. tax baseline): Root Server G12.5, VPS G12.5, ARM, VPS Lite, Webhosting, billing intervals, −€0.50/mo (0% VAT) IPv6-only NAT64 setup, KVM add-ons and 25 domain TLD prices.
In-depth technical comparison of netcup VPS G12.5 and Root Server G12.5: dedicated AMD EPYC 9645 cores vs shared vCores, KVM CPU steal, YABS fio 4k/64k/512k/1M benchmarks and 24M TCO.
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netcup Black Friday 2026 countdown (27 Nov 2026), annual promotion calendar (Easter Egg Hunt, Birthday, Advent), SE/Pro double-disk promo comparison (0% VAT baseline) and upgrade restrictions.
Complete reference to netcup contract rules: worked calendar examples for the 31-day notice period, 4-step CCP cancellation, free ownership transfer (PUSH) checklist and pro-rata upgrade math.
Complete sysadmin reference to netcup’s Server Control Panel (SCP): unblocking SMTP Port 25, Netplan/Debian /64 IPv6 configuration via fe80::1, .raw.zst snapshot exports, Grml chroot recovery and OAuth2 REST API cURL examples.
Independent 2026 review of netcup GmbH: real EPYC 9645 YABS Geekbench 6 & fio NVMe benchmarks, company background, awards, contract notice rules, and who should buy or avoid netcup.
Side-by-side 2026 comparison (0% VAT excl. tax baseline) of netcup (Root Server & VPS G12.5) and Hetzner Cloud (CX, CAX, CPX, CCX): dedicated EPYC cores, ARM64 vs x86_64, 20TB traffic caps with overage fees and 24-month TCO.
2026 comparison (0% VAT excl. tax baseline) of netcup, Contabo (Cloud VPS 4–16) and OVHcloud (VPS-1 to VPS-4): promotional vs month-25 renewal hikes, 200 Mbit/s caps, disk I/O degradation and 36-month TCO.
2026 technical comparison of European KVM server providers (netcup G12.5, Hetzner Cloud, OVHcloud, Contabo) at 0% VAT excl. tax: dedicated EPYC vs shared vCPU, NVMe fio benchmarks, Port 25 rules and renewal pricing.
Engineering guide to configuring a European KVM server for self-hosting: unblocking TCP Port 25, DNS/PTR records, Postfix IPv6 binding, Docker daemon.json + SCP firewall rules, and PostgreSQL NVMe tuning.
netcup Root Servers (RS 500 to RS 8000 G12.5) allocate dedicated physical AMD EPYC 9645 (Turin) cores, DDR5 ECC RAM and hardware-RAID NVMe storage with a 99.9% annual SLA and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on first orders. Standard VPS plans (including netcup VPS G12.5, Hetzner CX/CPX, OVH VPS and Contabo VPS) share physical CPU cores across tenants.
Yes. In the current feed, all free-month product codes for Root Server G12.5 and VPS G12.5 as well as the 30% Webhosting codes are valid for both new and existing customers. Only the first-order credit voucher (€4.20 net at 0% VAT / €5.00 gross incl. 19% VAT) is restricted to the very first order of a new netcup account.
No. netcup accepts one voucher per order. Compare the euro value in our table below: on any Root Server G12.5 or VPS 1000+ plan, the product-specific free-month code saves much more than the €4.20 net (€5.00 gross) general voucher.
Yes. ServerFakt displays all prices at 0% VAT (tax-excluded net) by default across the entire site. When you select a non-EU billing country (United States, China, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Singapore, etc.) or enter a valid EU VIES VAT ID (Reverse Charge) at checkout, netcup bills at 0% VAT. German residents pay 19% VAT and EU consumers pay their local EU VAT rate — use the tax mode selector on any page to preview tax-included prices.
Yes. New G9+ servers ship with a default rule called netcup Mail block in the Server Control Panel (SCP) firewall that blocks outbound TCP Port 25. You can remove that rule yourself in SCP > Firewall in under 30 seconds and configure IPv4/IPv6 reverse DNS (PTR) records directly in the panel.
No. netcup has removed third-party identity scanning (such as Stripe Identity). After submitting your order with standard Latin-script contact details, netcup directly creates your Customer Control Panel (CCP) account and issues an initial invoice — simply pay in the CCP via PayPal or credit card to provision your server with zero ID upload.