Cate 8, also known as Category 8 Ethernet, is the fastest Ethernet cable standard today because there is no Cate 9. Yet, although Google tried to make fiber optics the standard for home internet connections, Ethernet has maintained a serious presence. In every few years, new iterations are released to offer better performance, which means faster speeds, higher bandwidth, and yes, lower latency. And Cate 8 speeds can reach up to 40GB per second over 30m or 98 feet. And that's pretty impressive. And Cate 8 also has an astounding 2,000 MHz of bandwidth, which means more traffic can flow on the cable without causing network congestion. It's like a super high-wave with 30 lanes instead of 5. More lanes is more better. But the question that we need answer today in this video is to do most homes even need this much Ethernet power. Well let's dig deep into this Cate 8 cable and find out. When we're going to perform a real-world test, the Cate 8 makes a difference. And guys, make sure to hit subscribe, like, share, and comment. It really helps the algorithm. Thanks. So in order to answer this important question, we first need to talk about Cate specifications. First, Cate 8 uses RJ45 connectors, which means it works on consumer-grade routers, switches, and networking-based cards. So it's compatible with all your networking equipment. And that's great news. Like I said before, Cate 8 provides 40GB per second at 98 feet and 2,000 MHz of bandwidth. While providing lower latency. Now Cate 8 shielding is shielded foil-twisted pair, which means each pair of wires is wrapped in foil, which reduces crosstalk from adjacent pairs and other cables. This allows for the highest level of security against interference. And lastly, Cate 8 is 22-24 AWG. AWG stands for American Wiregauge, which is the North American standard. In the larger the number, the smaller the wire diameter. That makes sense. So let's get brutally honest. The truth is, most homes don't even have one gig in-air in-air speeds. Or even 500 Mbps per second in-air in-air speeds. According to SpeedTest.net, the average American down-known speed in 2022 was a little over 256 Mbps per second. And the global average in-air in-air speeds were even slower at a measly 30 Mbps per second. And that's pretty slow. So you can see where this is going. You see Cate 8 speeds are theoretical at best. Yes, guys, before you get triggered, I know, I know, in labs, in servers, and massive data centers, Cate 8 does provide the 40 gigabits per second and the 2000 MHz of bandwidth. But in residential homes and most business environments, 40 gigabits per second is a pipe dream. That's because the equipment that's necessary to achieve those speeds is very, very expensive. And most IT budgets just won't allow for it. So installing Cate 8 or Cate 7 will be a waste of money. Because you're only going to get one gig speeds with one gig compatible networking equipment. In the best case scenario, you might get 2.5 gig or 10 gig if you have upgraded routers, switches, and networking-based cards. But once again, you're spending more money and that could blow your IT budget out of the water. So to prove my point, let's test our PS5 with the 1 gig Cate 6 Riser cable versus a 40 gig Cate 8. And we'll see if Cate 8 makes a difference. We're going to do 3 tests per cable and then take the average of each cable. And we'll see who the winner is. Our right, our first speed test result is in, and Cate 8 performed at 436.1 Mbps and Cate 6 Riser cable performed at 413.8 Mbps. Our second speed test result, Cate 8 performed at 444.3 Mbps and the Cate 6 Riser cable performed at 410.5 Mbps. Okay, our third and last speed test, Cate 8 performed at 410.5 Mbps and the Cate 6 Riser cable performed at 386.5 Mbps. In the final results are in, Cate 8 did perform better just slightly better than the Cate 6 cable. The average for the Cate 8 was 436.1 Mbps and the Cate 6 Riser cable came in at an average of 410.5 Mbps. However this is very minimal, which does prove that Cate 6 Riser cable is plenty for your PS5. But the Cate 8 cable did perform better, so Cate 8 does win. Cate 5e, Cate 6, Cate 6a, and Cate 7 cannot compete with Cate 8 in terms of frequency and speed, but they are much better suited for home applications. So the simple answer is, you don't need Cate 8 for your home network. And that means Cate 6 or Cate 6a would be the optimal choice, because Cate 6a can run 10 gig speeds. However, installing Cate 8 into your home network will give you bragging rights with all your nerdy friends. So do as you will my nerdy friend, and make sure to like, share, subscribe, comment, and for God's sakes, hit the bell icon. And I'll see you in the next video real soon. High five. Peace.