Netcup VPS Hosting: Complete Specifications, Architecture & Pricing Guide
Netcup’s Virtual Private Server (VPS) portfolio delivers high memory-to-price ratios on KVM hardware virtualization backed by shared x86 EPYC vCores, ECC RAM, enterprise SSD storage (expandable up to 8 TB via Local Block Storage on G12.5), and 2.5 Gbit/s traffic-flatrate connectivity on all G12.5 tiers (1 Gbit/s on entry-level VPS pico/nano G11.5s). Below we separate verified official specifications from our independent engineering evaluation.
Netcup VPS Product Lineup (VPS pico – VPS 8000 G12.5)
| Plan Name | CPU (Shared) | RAM | Storage (RAID10) | Network | 12m Net (0% VAT) | 12m Gross (19% VAT) | 1m Flexible (Net) | Active Voucher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS pico G11.5s | 1 vCores EPYC | 1 GB ECC | 30 GB SSD | 1 Gbit/s | €1.85 / mo | €2.21 / mo | 12m contract | Official Store ↗ |
| VPS nano G11.5s | 2 vCores EPYC | 2 GB ECC | 60 GB SSD | 1 Gbit/s | €3.10 / mo | €3.69 / mo | 6m contract | Official Store ↗ |
| VPS 500 G12.5 | 2 vCores EPYC | 4 GB ECC | 64 GB SSD | 2.5 Gbit/s | €6.94 / mo | €8.26 / mo | €7.98 / mo | €5.00 OFF (New Customers) ↗ |
| VPS 1000 G12.5 | 4 vCores EPYC | 8 GB ECC | 128 GB SSD | 2.5 Gbit/s | €12.18 / mo | €14.50 / mo | €14.01 / mo | 1 Month Free (Standalone Promo Plan) ↗ |
| VPS 2000 G12.5 | 8 vCores EPYC | 16 GB ECC | 256 GB SSD | 2.5 Gbit/s | €22.62 / mo | €26.92 / mo | €26.01 / mo | 1 Month Free (Standalone Promo Plan) ↗ |
| VPS 4000 G12.5 | 12 vCores EPYC | 32 GB ECC | 512 GB SSD | 2.5 Gbit/s | €38.11 / mo | €45.36 / mo | €43.83 / mo | 1 Month Free (Standalone Promo Plan) ↗ |
| VPS 8000 G12.5 | 16 vCores EPYC | 64 GB ECC | 1024 GB SSD | 2.5 Gbit/s | €56.39 / mo | €67.11 / mo | €64.84 / mo | 1 Month Free (Standalone Promo Plan) ↗ |
All server and hosting prices are verified directly against netcup.com (including public IPv4 + /64 IPv6 connectivity and default Europe location). We list both 0% VAT net prices (applicable to non-EU customers such as China/US and EU VAT-ID businesses) and 19% German VAT gross prices.
CPU, RAM & KVM Virtualization
All Netcup VPS instances run on KVM hypervisors powered by AMD EPYC processors with ECC memory protection. Unlike OpenVZ/LXC containers, KVM isolates your kernel completely—enabling Docker Engine, WireGuard, custom sysctl flags, and custom ISO images.
SSD Storage, Snapshots & 8 TB Block Expansion
Included SSD allocations (30 GB on pico, 60 GB on nano, and 64 GB to 1 TB on G12.5) support Copy-on-Write (CoW) snapshots and local image exports via the Server Control Panel (SCP). All VPS 500–8000 G12.5 instances can also mount up to 8 TB of Local Block Storage.
2.5 Gbit/s Network (G12.5), IPv4 & IPv6
All VPS 500–8000 G12.5 tiers feature a 2.5 Gbit/s virtual NIC (virtio-net) with a Traffic Flatrate (2 TB / 24h rolling average threshold before temporary 200 Mbit/s shaping, lifted automatically). Entry-level VPS pico/nano G11.5s feature a 1 Gbit/s port (100 Mbit/s 24h average threshold). Every VPS includes 1 static IPv4 (/32) and 1 routed IPv6 (/64) subnet with configurable PTR records.
Linux Compatibility & Cloud-Init
Official automated images include Ubuntu 24.04/22.04 LTS, Debian 12, AlmaLinux 9, Rocky Linux 9, and Arch Linux. Cloud-Init user-data YAML templates allow zero-touch SSH key injection and package bootstrapping on first boot.
Performance Considerations
Because VPS vCores are shared across tenants, bursty workloads (Nginx web servers, WordPress, reverse proxies, Nextcloud, and personal Docker stacks) perform smoothly. For sustained 24/7 CPU compilation or heavy transactional databases, choose a Root Server.
Best-Value Tier Recommendation
For lightweight gateways, VPS pico/nano G11.5s (€1.85–€3.10/mo net) and VPS 500 G12.5 (€6.94/mo net) are unbeatable. At 8 GB RAM, compare VPS 1000 G12.5 (€12.18/mo net, or €11.17/mo effective Year-1 with 1 month free) against RS 1000 G12.5 (€18.26/mo net, or €15.22/mo effective Year-1 with 2 months free) to see if dedicated Zen 5 cores are worth the ~€4.05/mo net difference.
Nuremberg (Germany)
Central Europe • €0 Surcharge
Vienna (Austria)
Central & SE Europe Hub
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Western Europe & UK/Transatlantic
Manassas, Virginia (US East)
North America East Coast Hub
Singapore (Asia-Pacific)
APAC & Southeast Asia Hub
Unmetered Traffic Flatrate with Zero Overage Charges
- • Root Server G12.5 (2.5 Gbit/s): Shaped to 300 Mbit/s only if rolling 24h traffic exceeds 3 TB (automatically lifted below threshold).
- • VPS 500–8000 G12.5 (2.5 Gbit/s): Shaped to 200 Mbit/s only if rolling 24h traffic exceeds 2 TB (automatically lifted).
# 1. Verify CPU Model (EPYC 9645 Zen 5) & Steal Time (%st = 0.0 on Root Server)
lscpu | grep -E "Model name|CPU\(s\)|Thread|L3" && mpstat 1 3
# 2. Verify Non-Cached NVMe/SSD Random I/O Latency & IPv6 /64 Routing via fe80::1
ioping -c 10 -D . && ip -6 route show && ping6 -c 4 2606:4700:4700::1111
# 3. Optional Community Standard YABS (Geekbench 6 + fio + iPerf3)
curl -sL yabs.sh | bash -s -- -iRecommended Use Cases by Netcup VPS Tier
VPS pico, nano & VPS 500 (1–4 GB RAM)
WireGuard VPN servers, Uptime Kuma monitors, Caddy/Nginx reverse proxies, Ghost blogs, and DNS sinkholes.
WireGuard VPN Tutorial →VPS 1000 & VPS 2000 (8–16 GB RAM)
Multi-container Docker Compose stacks, Coolify/CloudPanel PaaS hosts, Nextcloud collaboration suites, and agency WordPress sites.
Docker Setup Guide →VPS 4000 & VPS 8000 (32–64 GB RAM)
High-memory Java/Spring or Node.js clusters, large in-memory Redis caches, and consolidated multi-tenant staging environments.
Compare vs Root Servers →Netcup VPS Frequently Asked Questions
Does Netcup VPS use full KVM virtualization or LXC containers?
Every Netcup VPS tier uses full KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) hardware virtualization. You receive an isolated Linux or Windows kernel, full root access, custom kernel module support (for Docker, WireGuard, and CrowdSec), and an HTML5 VNC rescue console.
Are CPU cores on Netcup VPS dedicated or shared?
Netcup VPS instances use shared AMD EPYC vCores. If your application requires continuous 100% CPU utilization without neighbor contention, choose a Netcup Root Server (RS 1000–8000 G12.5) which provides dedicated AMD EPYC 9645 Zen 5 cores.
Does Netcup VPS support Cloud-Init and automated snapshots?
Yes. Inside the Server Control Panel (SCP), you can provision Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and Rocky Linux images using custom Cloud-Init user-data YAML scripts and create Copy-on-Write (CoW) snapshots.
What IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are included with a Netcup VPS?
Every Netcup VPS includes 1 static public IPv4 (/32) address and 1 static routed IPv6 (/64) subnet with customizable reverse DNS (PTR) records.
Ready to Order a Netcup VPS?
Grab a live 1-Month Free standalone promotional package voucher for VPS 1000, 2000, 4000, or 8000 G12.5 (or the €5.00 new customer discount for VPS 500) before checking out.
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