What Is Dedicated Server Hosting and Why It's Better Than Shared Hosting?

What exactly is dedicated server hosting—and why are more companies turning to dedicated server hosting providers instead of shared hosting or cloud platforms? In this article, we’ll break down what dedicated server hosting is, how it differs from other cloud solutions, and why it’s an ideal choice for gaming, web hosting, streaming, and data-heavy applications. We’ll also use a client how NovoServe offers high-performance infrastructure with massive cost savings—up to 80% cheaper than public cloud providers.

Dedicated Server Hosting Definition

Dedicated server hosting means you rent an entire physical server exclusively for your own use. Unlike shared hosting, where multiple users share the same resources (CPU, RAM, bandwidth), a dedicated server gives you full control over the hardware and software stack.

With dedicated hosting, you can configure the server to match your exact needs, whether you're running an online ecommerce store, enterprise app, video platform, or complex analytics pipelines. There’s no noisy neighbor problem—performance is consistent, predictable, and secure. 

Dedicated Server Hosting for Gaming

One of the common use cases for dedicated server hosting is online gaming. Whether it's Minecraft, ARK: Survival Evolved, Palworld or a custom multiplayer title, players expect minimal lag and smooth gameplay. Shared servers or cloud VMs often fall short due to limited resources or virtualized environments.

With dedicated server hosting, you get:

• Low latency and minimal lag, essential for fast-paced gameplay
• Custom modding options, made possible by full root access
• High-performance CPU and RAM, for large maps and many concurrent players
• Bandwidth that scales, so you can handle traffic spikes during events or launches

At NovoServe, we provide dedicated server hosting built for gamers, with flexible memory and storage configurations, unmetered bandwidth, and high-speed global connectivity—perfect for hosting reliable gaming experiences. Contact us and let us help you find your most suitable dedicated server solution for gaming.

Dedicated Server Hosting for Web Applications

If your website is growing or you're managing multiple client sites, shared hosting may no longer meet your performance and reliability needs. Dedicated server hosting offers:

• Improved load times, enhancing user experience and SEO
• Higher security, with isolated environments and no shared access
• Full customization, whether you're running WordPress, Magento, or custom CMS
• Scalability, to add resources without moving your site

WordPress, in particular, benefits from dedicated resources when running eCommerce plugins, high-traffic blogs, or multimedia-heavy sites. With a dedicated server hosting provider like NovoServe, you ensure uptime, speed, and flexibility—crucial for any growing digital presence.

Dedicated Server Hosting VS Shared Hosting?

While shared hosting is budget-friendly, it comes with limitations:

When uptime, data privacy, and performance are critical, dedicated server hosting is the professional choice. It ensures your application or service isn’t affected by other users and gives you the freedom to scale and configure your environment to meet exact needs.

Dedicated Server Hosting Is Affordable

There’s a myth that dedicated server hosting is always expensive. But when scaled effectively—and compared to cloud solutions like AWS or Microsoft —they can be far more affordable. Especially when your business has consistent resource demands, dedicated servers become the clear winner on performance and price.

Take one of our enterprise clients as an example. Their infrastructure needs include:

• 37 servers
• 560 CPU cores
• 12TB RAM
• 314TB HDD + 8TB SSD storage
• 10 Gbit internal network
• 6 Gbit uplink

Let’s compare the 3-year on-demand cost:

With dedicated server hosting solution, you realise a saving of 80% - without sacrificing performance. In fact, with dedicated hardware, they get better performance and full control over their infrastructure.

Bandwidth is another major cost factor in cloud hosting. That same client requires:

• 6 Gbit uplink
• 500TB/day traffic
• 95th percentile billing

At AWS, the bandwidth cost alone is $800,000. With NovoServe’s dedicated hosting? Just $11,000—a staggering >98% savings.

Such massive savings make dedicated server hosting the perfect choice for:

• Streaming platforms
• CDN and content distribution
• Data analytics and AI workloads
• Online education or media hosting

Promotions on Dedicated Server Hosting

NovoServe’s making dedicated server hosting as easy as Cloud, and also affordable. We have at the moment several ongoing promotions:

• GPU-powered dedicated servers summer promotion for AI, ML, and rendering workloads
• Unmetered dedicated streaming servers (Rotterdam Datacenter) for €59
• CN2 dedicated server promo with premium Asia network for €148
• HPE dedicated server promo (New York Datacenter) for $89 

Whether you're a startup needing a single server or an enterprise scaling globally, we help you find a solution that balances performance and cost-efficiency. Our dedicated infrastructure spans multiple data centers with high-speed connections and global reach.

Choose Smart, Choose Dedicated

Dedicated server hosting isn’t just for enterprises anymore—it’s for any business or consumer who values performance, control, and predictability. It outperforms shared hosting and, in many use cases, it’s significantly more cost-effective than the public cloud.

At NovoServe, we combine powerful infrastructure, flexible configurations, and global delivery with transparent pricing—helping our clients save up to 80% while scaling confidently.

Still unsure what’s right for you? Let’s talk. We’ll assess your infrastructure needs and tailor a dedicated server hosting solution that works for your business, your budget, and your growth goals.