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USRocket.netvsT5 Data CentersUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Rocket.net
WPTR ScoreWinner389 ms
Rank#21
TTFB32ms
Time to 1MB135ms
Score389
LCP432ms
FCP232ms
T5 Data Centers

T5 Data Centers

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WPTR Score1090 ms
Rank#274
TTFB688ms
Time to 1MB116ms
Score1090
LCP1088ms
FCP888ms

Our Verdict

Rocket.net wins with 32ms TTFB (vs T5 Data Centers's 688ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseRocket.netT5 Data CentersWinner
DNS Lookup28ms269msRocket.net
TCP Connection4ms141msRocket.net
TLS Handshake12ms134msRocket.net
Server Processing21ms268msRocket.net
Total TTFB65ms812msRocket.net

Technology & Security Features

Rocket.net

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size155.6 KB

T5 Data Centers

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size125.4 KB
2/3
Rocket.net Security Features
1/3
T5 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.