TP-Link
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Delivers 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
−Requires a 10 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
$60.00-40%List: $99.99
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Pros+Delivers 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
+Uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet port
Cons−Requires a 10 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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SynologySpec score 7.4
10 Speed, 1 Ports
+Single port provides 10GbE network connectivity
+Suited to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade on one connection
+Fits a single-port network card slot setup
−Only one port limits simultaneous network connections
$129.99
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Spec score7.4
Pros+Single port provides 10GbE network connectivity
+Suited to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade on one connection
+Fits a single-port network card slot setup
Cons−Only one port limits simultaneous network connections
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 41 of the 55 here have more ports
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Cudy
PCIe, Intel
+Wi-Fi 6E support for the 6 GHz band
+Bluetooth 5.3 included
+OFDMA support for multi-device efficiency
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$50.99
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TP-LinkSpec score 7.5
1 Speed, 2 Ports
+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Passthrough outlet keeps the power socket free
+2x2 MIMO for powerline transmission
$89.99
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Spec score7.5
Pros+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Passthrough outlet keeps the power socket free
+2x2 MIMO for powerline transmission
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
−1 speed: 81 of the 99 here have a higher speed
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Intel
PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Built on an Intel chip
+Provides an RJ45 port for copper Ethernet cabling
$149.99
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Intel
PCIe, Intel
+Two ports for high-speed network connections
+Uses a PCIe bus interface for internal installation
+Built on an Intel network chip
$149.00
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ASUS
0.1 Speed, RJ45
+Features an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Supports speeds from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps
$99.99
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Pros+Features an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Supports speeds from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page−0.1 speed: 98 of the 99 here have a higher speed
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Intel
Intel
+Built on an Intel network controller chip
$93.35
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SynologySpec score 7.6
10 Speed, 2 Ports, RJ45
+Two 10GbE ports for faster wired network speeds
+RJ-45 ports work with standard Ethernet cables
+Mini form factor suits compact upgrade modules
$109.99-23%List: $143.54
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Spec score7.6
Pros+Two 10GbE ports for faster wired network speeds
+RJ-45 ports work with standard Ethernet cables
+Mini form factor suits compact upgrade modules
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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TP-Link
PCIe, Intel
+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer wireless networks
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
+Bluetooth 5.4 support
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the desktop
$54.99-21%List: $69.99
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ViminSpec score 7.6
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
$55.99-20%List: $69.99
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F Fenvi
10 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)
+Delivers 10Gbps speeds from an M.2 card
+Uses a Marvell Aquantia AQC113 chipset
+Compatible with 5G, 2.5G and 1G networks
$73.99-14%List: $85.99
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Pros+Delivers 10Gbps speeds from an M.2 card
+Uses a Marvell Aquantia AQC113 chipset
+Compatible with 5G, 2.5G and 1G networks
+Low-profile design fits small desktops and mini PCs
+Provides an RJ45 Ethernet port
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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Wavlink
10 Speed, RJ45, Realtek
+Provides a 10 Gbps wired Ethernet connection
+Uses a Realtek chipset
+Features an RJ45 port for standard cables
−Requires a USB-C port on the computer
$79.99-11%List: $89.99
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Pros+Provides a 10 Gbps wired Ethernet connection
+Uses a Realtek chipset
+Features an RJ45 port for standard cables
+Works with Windows, macOS and Linux systems
Cons−Requires a USB-C port on the computer
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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BrosTrend
$53.99-10%List: $59.99
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TP-Link
USB
+USB connection suits desktops without a free PCIe slot
+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer wireless networks
+Includes both USB-C and USB-A 3.0 connectors
−USB adapters generally offer less stable signal than internal cards
$55.99-7%List: $59.99
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Pros+USB connection suits desktops without a free PCIe slot
+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer wireless networks
+Includes both USB-C and USB-A 3.0 connectors
Cons−USB adapters generally offer less stable signal than internal cards
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TP-Link
PCIe, Intel
$55.99-7%List: $59.99
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Zhpuostd
1 Speed, USB, SFP
+USB 3.0 connection with USB-C compatibility
+Gigabit fiber speed of 1 Gbps
+SFP port accepts fiber modules
−SFP port requires a compatible fiber module
$52.55-6%Was: $55.90
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Pros+USB 3.0 connection with USB-C compatibility
+Gigabit fiber speed of 1 Gbps
+SFP port accepts fiber modules
+Works with 100/1000base-X fiber connections
Cons−SFP port requires a compatible fiber module
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page−1 speed: 81 of the 99 here have a higher speed
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IntelSpec score 7.6
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+
+Dual 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed network links
+PCIe bus for installation in server and workstation slots
+Intel chipset for a recognized network controller family
$57.98-6%Was: $61.99
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Spec score7.6
Pros+Dual 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed network links
+PCIe bus for installation in server and workstation slots
+Intel chipset for a recognized network controller family
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) StarTech.comSpec score 7.3
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Single RJ45 port supports 2.5GbE connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Uses an Intel network chip
$77.34-6%List: $81.99
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Spec score7.3
Pros+Single RJ45 port supports 2.5GbE connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Uses an Intel network chip
+Low profile design fits small form factor cases
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 75 of the 99 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 41 of the 55 here have more ports
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GigaPlus
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)
+RJ45 port for standard copper Ethernet cabling
+Supports 100, 1000, 2500 and 10000 Mbps speeds
+Low-profile design fits small form factor and compact cases
$63.74-6%Was: $67.49
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Pros+RJ45 port for standard copper Ethernet cabling
+Supports 100, 1000, 2500 and 10000 Mbps speeds
+Low-profile design fits small form factor and compact cases
+Marvell Aquantia AQC113 chip for 10 Gbps networking
+PCIe x4 interface fits a smaller slot
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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FebSmartSpec score 8.8
25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28
+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 optical ports
+PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$75.99
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Spec score8.8
Pros+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 optical ports
+PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 1 of 99 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+SR-IOV: only 13 of 146 here have one
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FebSmartSpec score 8.8
25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28
+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 optical ports
+PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$78.99
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Spec score8.8
Pros+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 optical ports
+PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 1 of 99 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+SR-IOV: only 13 of 146 here have one
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LinksTekSpec score 8.5
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two 10GbE RJ45 ports for high-speed wired networking
+Intel X540 chipset for 10Gb/s Ethernet
+PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$55.99
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Two 10GbE RJ45 ports for high-speed wired networking
+Intel X540 chipset for 10Gb/s Ethernet
+PCIe x8 interface for high bandwidth
+Supports SR-IOV virtualization
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+SR-IOV: only 13 of 146 here have one
+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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FebSmartSpec score 8.5
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two 10 Gbps RJ45 ports
+Uses an x8 PCIe interface for high bandwidth
+Intel X540-AT2 Ethernet controller
−Requires a free x8 PCIe slot
$55.99
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Two 10 Gbps RJ45 ports
+Uses an x8 PCIe interface for high bandwidth
+Intel X540-AT2 Ethernet controller
+Low-profile design fits small form factor cases
+Supports SR-IOV virtualization
Cons−Requires a free x8 PCIe slot
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+SR-IOV: only 13 of 146 here have one
+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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FebSmartSpec score 8.5
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+
+Two 10Gb/s SFP+ ports for fast networking
+Intel 82599ES controller chip
+Supports SR-IOV virtualization
−Requires SFP+ transceivers or cables, not included in data
$55.99
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Two 10Gb/s SFP+ ports for fast networking
+Intel 82599ES controller chip
+Supports SR-IOV virtualization
+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases
+Uses a PCIe x8 interface
Cons−Requires SFP+ transceivers or cables, not included in data
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
+SR-IOV: only 13 of 146 here have one
+10 speed: only 12 of 99 here have a higher speed
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 8.3
40 Speed, 2 Ports, Mellanox
+Dual ports for two network connections
+Mellanox chip listed in the specifications
+40 Gbps speed, well above typical 10 Gbps cards
−Speed is 40 Gbps, requiring compatible infrastructure
$98.78
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Dual ports for two network connections
+Mellanox chip listed in the specifications
+40 Gbps speed, well above typical 10 Gbps cards
+Half height profile fits low-profile chassis
Cons−Speed is 40 Gbps, requiring compatible infrastructure
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+40 speed: the highest speed of the 99 here
+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
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LemspumSpec score 8.0
25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28
+25 Gbps speed for demanding network workloads
+Dual SFP28 ports for two high-speed connections
+Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx chipset
−Requires a PCIe slot in the host system
$65.99
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Spec score8.0
Pros+25 Gbps speed for demanding network workloads
+Dual SFP28 ports for two high-speed connections
+Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx chipset
+PCIe x8/x16 slot connection
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot in the host system
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 1 of 99 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
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MellanoxSpec score 8.0
25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28
+Dual SFP28 ports for two 25 Gbps connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-bandwidth slots
+Mellanox chip for 25 Gbps Ethernet connections
−Tall bracket may not fit low-profile cases
$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Dual SFP28 ports for two 25 Gbps connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-bandwidth slots
+Mellanox chip for 25 Gbps Ethernet connections
Cons−Tall bracket may not fit low-profile cases
Compared with the 146 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 1 of 99 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 2 of 55 here have more ports
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