5/10 Aging

1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)

Ethernet
Max Speed
1.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
Power Delivery
30W
Released
1999

1 Gbps Ethernet over Cat5e or better cabling. The universal wired networking standard for homes, offices, and servers. Every modern router, switch, and NAS includes Gigabit ports.

Bandwidth
1 Gbps
Power Delivery 30W

Capabilities

Data
Video
Audio
Power
Ethernet

Future-Proof Analysis

Still sufficient for most home use, but 2.5G and higher are becoming standard on new devices and routers.

Compatible Connectors

Cables

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 8.0s 9.2s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 16.0s 18.4s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 80.0s 92.0s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 200.0s 230.0s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 400.0s 460.0s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 800.0s 920.0s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 2000.0s 2300.0s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 4000.0s 4600.0s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 8000.0s 9200.0s