We put Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7, and Cat8 Ethernet cables through a rigorous speed test on a 10Gbps network and with internet speed tests. The results were surprising! Watch to see which cable is the fastest and if upgrading is worth it. Product Links --------------------------------------- cat8 ethernet cable: cat7 ethernet cable: cat6 ethernet cable (similar to one in video): cat5e ethernet cable (similar to one in video): NETGEAR 12-Port 10G Plus Switch (XS512EM): NETGEAR ORBI 970 Series (2 Pack): As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Video Links --------------------------------------- NETGEAR 12-Port 10Gbps Switch Review: How to Setup LAN Speed Tests: Timeline --------------------------------------- 00:00:00 - cat5 vs cat5e vs cat6 vs cat7 vs cat8 Speed Tests 00:00:37 - LAN Testing Environment 00:01:27 - cat8 Speed Test 00:03:17 - cat7 Speed Test 00:05:24 - cat6 Speed Test 00:06:47 - cat5e Speed Test 00:08:28 - cat5 Speed Test