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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Google Cloud

Google Cloud

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WPTR ScoreWinner825 ms
Rank#190
TTFB345ms
Time to 1MB184ms
Score825
LCP745ms
FCP545ms
Stream Data Centers

Stream Data Centers

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WPTR Score1424 ms
Rank#438
TTFB956ms
Time to 1MB184ms
Score1424
LCP1356ms
FCP1156ms

Our Verdict

Google Cloud wins with 345ms TTFB (vs Stream Data Centers's 956ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGoogle CloudStream Data CentersWinner
DNS Lookup48ms106msGoogle Cloud
TCP Connection14ms294msGoogle Cloud
TLS Handshake51ms389msGoogle Cloud
Server Processing270ms193msStream Data Centers
Total TTFB383ms982msGoogle Cloud

Technology & Security Features

Google Cloud

Server/CDNESF
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size1930.1 KB

Stream Data Centers

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size89.7 KB
2/3
Google Cloud Security Features
1/3
Stream Data Centers 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.