Does using Gigabit Ethernet reduce gaming ping or latency?
Does using Gigabit Ethernet reduce gaming ping or latency?
Quick Question Does Gigabit Ethernet enhance Gaming Ping/Latency? I'm trying to lower my ping and latency in Battlefield V and other online games. It turns out my motherboard only supports 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) while my router is 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet). Can switching to a Gigabit adapter—PCI or USB—make a difference? Should I consider upgrading my internet plan instead? Thanks ahead! By the way, I know it's an old motherboard, but we have to adjust what we have.
Unless you're constantly using full bandwidth, it won't make a difference. A faster data plan doesn't alter the signal's speed or route, just increases the number of signals you can handle.
8MB per second works well for smooth gaming, but using your full 100MB per second isn’t a problem. Bandwidth and latency are different things, so high speed doesn’t always mean low lag.
That appears to be an older motherboard that supports 1000MHz, so check if it has a Cat5e LAN or higher connectivity.
In summary, I'm located in Colombia and struggle with low ping for gaming due to regional factors.
You can compare different providers to find better options nearby, but 83ms latency is still acceptable. I usually experience 90-110ms ping for FPS, racing, and RTS games using an LTE/HSPA+ hotspot on my mobile while traveling.
It might not work well by itself, but upgrading the card could help if your motherboard's chipset is poor.
AK-H81TM supports gigabit ethernet. Your modem or router is likely a 100Mbps model. Based on your connection speeds, you're probably using vDSL, which is better than standard aDSL. Swapping the router might boost your network to 1Gbps, but it wouldn't significantly change your internet performance (unless the device itself is faulty). The router is likely provided by your ISP. Check http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest and share your buffering results.