Slow network
Slow network
Hello! Your network speed appears to be higher than expected, which can happen due to various factors. The 70MB/s transfer might be influenced by your device settings or how the system interprets the connection. Since you're using a gigabit network with Cat 6 cabling, ensure there are no physical issues like loose connections or interference. Also, check if your laptop and PC are properly configured for optimal performance. If the issue persists, consider testing with different cables or devices to rule out hardware problems. Thanks for your question!
The CPU might be reaching its limits on the laptop, which also varies based on file types and their sizes. Even with a high-speed network, moving many small files can result in slow single-to-single transfers.
70 MB per second is a typical value and not necessarily poor. The main factors affecting performance are CPU strength, the connection between the CPU and the south bridge, and then the south bridge to your Ethernet controller. You’ll likely see improved results with a dedicated NIC card, though onboard LAN cards usually reach their limits. You can also set your cards to support jumbo sizes, ensuring they’re consistent (e.g., 9k). The quality of your switch or router also plays a role.
The system runs on an i7 7700HQ, which means it shouldn’t be a limiting factor. An average speed of 70 MBPS is reasonable for NVMe SSDs without using any HDDs.
On a 1Gbit connection you typically get around 115MB per second. 70MB per second is still reasonable, but the actual rate depends a lot on the data being moved.
Everything checks out as expected. The theoretical speeds are just that—idealized. There are too many variables in between to reach that exact number, but it seems like a sensible position.
With WSL or Linux skills, you can archive a directory and move it using a single command.