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GB123 RegvsNimbus HostingGB

Head-to-head hosting performance comparison based on real test data

Test Date: 2/23/2026

123 Reg
WPTR Score2079 ms
Rank#412
TTFB644ms
Time to 1MB287ms
Score2079
LCP1044ms
FCP844ms
Nimbus Hosting

Nimbus Hosting

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WPTR ScoreWinner638 ms
Rank#63
TTFB99ms
Time to 1MB150ms
Score638
LCP499ms
FCP299ms

Our Verdict

Nimbus Hosting wins with 99ms TTFB (vs 123 Reg's 644ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

Phase123 RegNimbus HostingWinner
DNS Lookup42ms7msNimbus Hosting
TCP Connection57ms14msNimbus Hosting
TLS Handshake230ms21msNimbus Hosting
Server Processing1061ms236msNimbus Hosting
Total TTFB1390ms278msNimbus Hosting

Technology & Security Features

123 Reg

Server/CDNenvoy
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size901.5 KB

Nimbus Hosting

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size93.0 KB
0/3
123 Reg Security Features
2/3
Nimbus Hosting Security Features

TTFB Comparison Over Time

Understanding the Metrics

WPTR Score: Wptr Lab Real-Load Score: (Time to 1MB x 2.4) + TTFB. Raw server & network performance (Lower is better).
TTFB: Time to First Byte - How fast the server responds
Time to 1MB: Time to 1MB - Time taken to download 1MB of data (lower is better)
LCP: Largest Contentful Paint - When main content loads
FCP: First Contentful Paint - When first content appears
Score: Overall performance score (0-100)

A Note on Hosting Selection

While TTFB and performance metrics are important indicators, choosing the right hosting provider involves many other factors: security measures, customer support quality, uptime guarantees, scalability options, and pricing structure. Academic research emphasizes that a balanced approach considering all these aspects leads to better long-term outcomes.

Chizhov, A., & Fesenko, A. (2025). Web hosting companies' client solutions: A study of a strategic standpoint. Corporate & Business Strategy Review. doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i1art14

Data in this comparison is obtained through independent tests using our TTFB Checker tool.