ShopifyvsST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC)

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

Test Date: 1/12/2026

Shopify

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WPTR ScoreWinner360 ms

Rank#8

TTFB86ms

Time to 1MB114ms

Score360

LCP486ms

FCP286ms

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC)

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WPTR Score6454 ms

Rank#839

TTFB922ms

Time to 1MB2305ms

Score6454

LCP1322ms

FCP1122ms

Our Verdict

Shopify wins with 86ms TTFB (vs ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC)'s 922ms)

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.