System operates at 10GbE connectivity issue
System operates at 10GbE connectivity issue
Steam typically sends information in compressed form. Processing uncompressed data requires significant power, yet I understand why a full 10 gigabit isn’t realistic. Most services can’t handle such high speeds on their own, even local setups. Remember, with 10 gigabit internet, the goal is to support many users simultaneously, ensuring everyone gets smooth performance. It’s not designed for one person to receive that much speed, as very few servers can deliver it at that rate. The network isn’t built to move that much data to a single user quickly.
Someone often misses this point, even during a simple NFS transfer between two 10Gbps devices. When there are many tiny files, you won't reach Gigabit speeds, and larger files from SSD to SSD remain slower than direct SSD transfers on the same system. Network traffic also introduces significant delays.
I don’t have a disagreement, but the CPU seems stuck at 100% working to decompress steams data. That points to a hardware problem, though it’s not a priority because it’s mainly due to fast internet speeds. The extra overhead from networking makes this a minor concern—something else will probably slow things down next.
Based on your connection method to the ISP's router, this could also increase CPU activity. Using PPoE for data transfer between the network card and router adds extra CPU load, similar to encrypting data between your network card and the router from the ISP.
Most people don't rely on PPPoE for linking a network card to a router. PPPoE isn't about encryption; it's simply a way to encapsulate traffic. The router might use PPPoE to connect to the ISP, which could slow down the router and show up as slower speeds in tests.
Connected from ASUS PCIe to a LAN 10G port, switching to Wi-Fi 6E over Ethernet, using a white Nokia router, and placing it outside. The backup port on the router—do you have one?—is important for reliability. Yes, a white Nokia PON box can get hot, which is normal during operation.
This point applies more to the OPs question since their CPU is reaching maximum during downloads. We now have proof it's an ISP-managed router (though they still need their own device for passthrough), which should at least support line rate. The only downside is there’s no user interface to adjust settings. With 10G FTTP, the full 10G bandwidth is available to all customers on your PON—potentially hundreds of users—but many may not have the 10G package. As a result, peak usage times will see reduced speeds compared to early mornings when traffic is lighter.