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I lack Ethernet access in the room where I'm currently stationed. The only choice is Wi-Fi. After performing a speed test from my room (Wi-Fi) and another when my PC was directly connected to my router, my ping decreased by 5 but my download speed increased by nearly 100Mbps. Clearly, this should have occurred since I was directly linked to the router. As a big gamer, I need the best connection and a 5-ping difference isn’t too much for me, though the significant boost in download time was noticeable to me. My main concern is whether that large speed improvement could really impact my gaming experience. I understand it mainly depends on ping, but I’m curious if this might also play a role. I’m considering investing in Powerlines for a direct connection in my room. But if download speed is the only factor and it doesn’t greatly affect my gameplay, I’d rather avoid spending $40.
Test it here. If you don’t see any lag and your Wi-Fi is strong, stick with it. Otherwise, use powerline adapters.
Using Ethernet provides a steadier internet connection and can lower latency between your device and the router/modem. Usually, your ping depends more on your upload rate than your download rate, especially if your ISP varies.
for gaming, as long as your speed exceeds 10mbps (or even 1 or 2 mbps works depending on the game) and latency stays low, ping becomes the most important factor. Bandwidth is less critical than a reliable connection. I’m gaming at school with 512kbps but enjoy good ping and a stable link.
Are you checking if a faster download speed improves your gaming experience, even when ping times remain similar? It varies by game and network conditions. Usually the impact is minimal. Games require limited bandwidth, so latency plays a bigger role than raw speed. On Wi-Fi, other users can increase ping significantly, turning a 5ms delay into 20ms. Wireless connections also depend on your device's speed. Switching from 0.5Mbps to 100.5Mbps could help, but moving from 10Mbps to 100Mbps might not make a difference if latency stays the same. Downloading updates and maps will benefit more with a better connection, though it likely won’t affect gameplay directly.