ubuntu cloud vps question - cpu mining

[user0120]

I tried a little while back to mine on cloudatcost since I have 20 cpus on my account.
Using ubuntu 14.04 I tried to mine with a 16 cpu installation.  they all hashed for 1/16th of one cpu.  One cpu, if i set the affinity to that only one where the other cores weren't doing anything as i monitored with htop, would do the same thing, 1/16th.

I know the hashrate of a single one of those CPUs because If i create a 2cpu installation they hash for just as much, collectively.

And when i start the miner at any cpu count, they instantly mine with each cpu at max hashrate then a few seconds later it gets spread out depending on the number of cpus.  Any help?

[puwaha]

For most VPS services, mining is against their terms of service.  They will also sometimes limit you to "burst" speeds on CPU usage.  Obviously, mining on a CPU requires more than bursts, so you are being intentionally limited by the VPS provider.