Gaming
Best Internet Speed for Gaming
Learn the speed, ping and jitter values that matter most for online games.
For online gaming, download speed is only one part of the experience. A stable connection with low latency is usually more important than a very high download number.
Most games use small amounts of bandwidth, but they need packets to arrive quickly and consistently. High ping causes delayed actions, while jitter creates sudden lag spikes.
For a better gaming setup, use Ethernet where possible, avoid large downloads during matches, and test ping and jitter at the same time you normally play.
Quick checklist
- Run a fresh test after changing one setting.
- Compare Wi-Fi and Ethernet when possible.
- Check download, upload, ping and jitter together.