Inspecting Physical CPUs, Cores, Threads, and Their Running Processes on Linux

Key Fields in /proc/cpuinfo physical id – unique identifier for each physical processor package (socket). cpu cores – number of physical cores inside one package. processor – logical CPU identifier; every SMT sibling is counted separately. Definitions Term Meaning Physical CPU A real procesor chip that fits into a motherboard socket. ...

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:49:52 +0000 by chalbing

Comprehensive VPS Benchmarking: CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, Network, and Load Testing

To evaluate the real-world performance of a Virtual Private Server (VPS), systematic benchmarking across multiple subsystems is essential. Low-cost VPS offerings—especially those priced under $1/month—often rely on aggressive resource overcommitment or aging hardware. While affordability is appealing, raw price alone doesn’t reflect stability, ...

Posted on Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:35:05 +0000 by karldesign