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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

MediaCenter

MediaCenter

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WPTR Score2130 ms
Rank#579
TTFB351ms
Time to 1MB745ms
Score2130
LCP751ms
FCP551ms
RackForest
WPTR ScoreWinner546 ms
Rank#53
TTFB72ms
Time to 1MB145ms
Score546
LCP472ms
FCP272ms

Our Verdict

RackForest wins with 72ms TTFB (vs MediaCenter's 351ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseMediaCenterRackForestWinner
DNS Lookup26ms64msMediaCenter
TCP Connection60ms12msRackForest
TLS Handshake137ms14msRackForest
Server Processing119ms108msRackForest
Total TTFB342ms198msRackForest

Technology & Security Features

MediaCenter

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size22.1 KB

RackForest

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size154.9 KB
0/3
MediaCenter Security Features
2/3
RackForest 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.