Google CloudvsPrinceton Digital Group (PDG)

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

Test Date: 1/12/2026

Google Cloud

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WPTR ScoreWinner793 ms

Rank#167

TTFB363ms

Time to 1MB179ms

Score793

LCP763ms

FCP563ms

Princeton Digital Group (PDG)

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WPTR Score1300 ms

Rank#411

TTFB244ms

Time to 1MB440ms

Score1300

LCP644ms

FCP444ms

Our Verdict

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) wins with 244ms TTFB (vs Google Cloud's 363ms)

TTFB Comparison Over Time

Understanding the Metrics

WPTR Score: WPTR 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.