8/10 Future-Ready

10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet)

Ethernet
Max Speed
10.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
Power Delivery
30W
Released
2006

10 Gbps Ethernet requiring Cat6a (up to 100m) or Cat6 (up to 55m). Standard for data centers, NAS-to-NAS links, and high-end workstations. Increasingly found in prosumer motherboards and Mac Studio/Pro.

Bandwidth
10 Gbps
Power Delivery 30W

Capabilities

Data
Video
Audio
Power
Ethernet

Future-Proof Analysis

Mature standard with excellent throughput. Ideal for NAS, video editing, and server environments.

Compatible Connectors

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 0.8s 0.9s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 1.6s 1.8s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 8.0s 9.2s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 20.0s 23.0s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 40.0s 46.0s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 80.0s 92.0s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 200.0s 230.0s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 400.0s 460.0s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 800.0s 920.0s