Need assistance with your new ISP internet speed? Let me know how I can help!
Need assistance with your new ISP internet speed? Let me know how I can help!
Hello everyone. Recently I switched my ISP and started using the 10 Gbit plan for personal use. My ASUS TUF motherboard supports 2.5Gbit, which fits perfectly. I also purchased a CAT6 cable to avoid any bottlenecks. On the speed test app, I’m seeing close to full 2.5 Gbit (about 2300 Mbps). Theoretically, my download speed should be around 200+ MB/s, but I’m only getting 100-130 MB/s. I’ve updated the drivers, but I’m still unsure what’s causing the issue or if there’s a problem. I’d appreciate any help someone can provide.
Most users will be restricted to 1gb because most servers operate at that size. 2.5gb are rare to encounter, while 10gb remains exceptionally uncommon for public servers. In about five more years, I believe 10gb might become standard on platforms like Steam, but 1gb will likely remain the norm for the majority.
However, Linus has a video showing his experience with 10Gbps internet, where he achieved about 300 MB/s download speed on Steam—similar to what you'd expect with a 2.5Gbps connection.
On Steam I achieve nearly identical outcomes (limited to 1.2-1.3gbps which equals about 150MB/s), meaning Linus was essentially delivering double the MB/s, translating to roughly 2.5 Gbps—something I should be able to expect based on theory. I’m just not seeing my full potential from the fiber optic connection.
It's accurate, but Steam should definitely surpass Gigabit speeds—it just depends on various factors. A key issue arises when game files are heavily compressed; your download speed might be restricted by CPU usage. If your storage is slow, or if the files are broken into many small chunks instead of a few large ones, reaching Gigabit becomes impossible. Regional servers may also be underperforming, and downloading during busy times can cause congestion. Steam itself, as Linus demonstrated, isn't fundamentally limited; the peak I've observed combining Gigabit fiber and 5G is impressive.