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GBNames.co.ukvsVirtuosoGB

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Names.co.uk

Names.co.uk

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WPTR Score24619 ms
Rank#903
TTFB1176ms
Time to 1MB9887ms
Score24619
LCP1576ms
FCP1376ms
Virtuoso
WPTR ScoreWinner865 ms
Rank#127
TTFB92ms
Time to 1MB209ms
Score865
LCP492ms
FCP292ms

Our Verdict

Virtuoso wins with 92ms TTFB (vs Names.co.uk's 1176ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseNames.co.ukVirtuosoWinner
DNS Lookup54ms86msNames.co.uk
TCP Connection124ms14msVirtuoso
TLS Handshake226ms23msVirtuoso
Server Processing486ms240msVirtuoso
Total TTFB890ms363msVirtuoso

Technology & Security Features

Names.co.uk

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size43.5 KB

Virtuoso

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size164.2 KB
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Names.co.uk Security Features
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Virtuoso 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.