10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
EthernetMax 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
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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 |