Connecting through an Ethernet cable provides 1 Gbps speed, yet gaming experiences occasionally freeze.
Connecting through an Ethernet cable provides 1 Gbps speed, yet gaming experiences occasionally freeze.
I play Roblox, especially Phantom Forces, where this problem becomes more obvious. I also see it in GTA Online, Fortnite, and R6 Siege. We just got a new modem capable of 1000 Mbps bandwidth. Even with the speedometer reading around 860 Mbps, it seems like we're getting about 1000 Mbps. We use a Tp-Link 5-port managed switch that supports up to 1Gbps. Both devices are brand new, so I think the issue might be related to software, not the cable. Since we have CAT 5E cables (around 50cm), and the modem uses the same type but a slightly longer length (70-80m instead of 100m), my setup is still new. My hardware includes:
- Cooler Master Elite Nex w700 PSU
- Asrock B450 Steel Legend Mobo
- Ryzen 5 5600X CPU
- Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6700XT
- Corsait Vengeance RGB Pro White 3200 MHz
- Kingston A400 240GB (Windows 11 & personal files)
- Kingston A400 480GB (for gaming)
I need the make and model of the modem and switch you're using. I also want to know which ISP you have and what kind of internet connection you're on. If you're getting a 1Gbps download speed, that's for how fast data comes in. What's your maximum upload speed? Please run speed tests on speedtest.net, fast.com, and waveform.com. Keep an eye on the latency numbers (both when data leaves and arrives) and take screenshots of the results.
Refers to the service provided by the ISP using a KOAX cable.
2: My plan is Vodafone with 1Gbps speed.
3: Actual speed is 41 Mbps.
It's typical behavior. Identify your router using a command prompt and check the "Default Gateway." Ignore the assigned IP. Run another prompt and use ping with that address—like 192.168.1.1. Then try ping 8.8.8.8. If you notice consistent failures during gameplay, quickly switch tabs and verify if the pings stop working at that moment.
Keep in mind the limitations of the connection you're using. Speeds capped at 1Gb/sec or your processor capacity can affect performance, particularly when downloading Steam games. The server must support speed negotiation, and your CPU needs to be powerful enough to manage the data flow.
I would focus on those variables to determine if it's not your brother's system or the switch. Concerning latency in games and possible spikes or dropped packets, your download speed isn't the main factor. You should be able to enjoy smooth gameplay with a consistent 10Mb/sec connection. In contrast, a weak 1Gb/sec link could make play difficult. If you have 4G LTE 4 or 5 bars nearby, I would try connecting via USB tether or hotspot to check if latency problems persist. I spent several years dealing with this and it works well with a stable LTE connection.