This file transfers at about 13 MiB per second.
This file transfers at about 13 MiB per second.
I have a shared folder on my desktop that works across my laptop and iPhone, but transferring files to the Steam Deck is slow. Everyone reports speeds around 10-13 MB/s, which is much lower than the 100 MB/s limit for SMB. All devices connected via Wi-Fi—including my desktop with its ROG Strix B660 iGPU—are using the same connection. My router is a TP Link Archer C6. I’m assuming I should be getting full 100 MB/s or even 1 Gb/s.
Bytes differ from bits. Achieving 1 GB per second requires a connection with at least 10 Gb speed. 100 MB per second fills a 1 Gb per second link. 10 MB per second works with a 100 Mb/sec Fast Ethernet setup. SMB speeds rely mainly on the host CPU's single-thread performance, yet most devices built in the past two decades should reach gigabit capacity easily. What’s your desktop’s network speed? Is it Wi-Fi or Ethernet? If it’s Wi-Fi, expect around 13 MB per second if your router isn’t outdated—or if your area has limited spectrum.
TP link archer c6 supports up to 300 Mbps (about 37 MB/s) at 2.4 GHz and around 867 Mbps (roughly 108 MB/s) at 5 GHz. The motherboard should use Wi-Fi 6, which can reach 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, and potentially up to 2400 Mbps with Wi-Fi 6E. These speeds are the theoretical limits under ideal conditions—close placement of your network card and clear line-of-sight between the wireless antenna and the router help achieve them. If you're using a 2.4 GHz connection instead of 5 GHz, your maximum might drop below 300 Mbps.