StarTech.comSpec score 7.2
10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+10 Gbps speed over RJ45 copper
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Jumbo frame support for larger packets
−Only two PCIe lanes limit peak throughput
$172.99-6%List: $183.46
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+10 Gbps speed over RJ45 copper
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Jumbo frame support for larger packets
Cons−Only two PCIe lanes limit peak throughput
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 19 of the 28 here have more ports
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ASUS
PCIe
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Dual-band 4x4 design for multiple wireless streams
+Includes a heat sink
$179.97
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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10GtekSpec score 8.3
25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28
+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 ports
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface
+Intel E810 controller
−Uses a full x8 PCIe slot
−SFP28 ports need compatible modules or cables
$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 ports
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface
+Intel E810 controller
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
Cons−Uses a full x8 PCIe slot
−SFP28 ports need compatible modules or cables
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 3 of 47 here have a higher speed
+SR-IOV: only 5 of 61 here have one
+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
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LpxlqklypSpec score 7.3
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+Intel chipset for 10 Gbps Ethernet
+Uses an x8 PCIe slot for bandwidth
−Uses a PCIe x8 slot
$119.44
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+Intel chipset for 10 Gbps Ethernet
+Uses an x8 PCIe slot for bandwidth
+Full-length PCIe card for standard server or desktop builds
Cons−Uses a PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.2
2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+2.5Gbps speed per port
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$116.07
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+2.5Gbps speed per port
+Connects to a PCIe slot
Cons−Takes up a PCIe slot
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 39 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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Akpzkyywn
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226 chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$193.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226 chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
Cons−Takes up a PCIe slot
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 39 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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Intel
PCIe, Intel
+Intel chipset used in this Ethernet network adapter
+Connects through a PCIe bus interface
+Dual-port configuration for two network connections
−Specifications list only the chipset and bus type
$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Intel chipset used in this Ethernet network adapter
+Connects through a PCIe bus interface
+Dual-port configuration for two network connections
Cons−Specifications list only the chipset and bus type
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Intel
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+Four RJ-45 copper ports for four connections
+PCI Express 2.0 x4 lane interface
+Copper RJ-45 ports suit standard Ethernet cabling
−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
$135.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Four RJ-45 copper ports for four connections
+PCI Express 2.0 x4 lane interface
+Copper RJ-45 ports suit standard Ethernet cabling
+1 Gbps port speed
Cons−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page−1 speed: 41 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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Knjcsvhgh
2 Ports, PCIe, SFP, Intel
+Two SFP ports for fiber or direct-attach connections
+Intel 82576 controller
+PCIe x1 slot fits standard expansion slots
−SFP ports need compatible transceivers or cables
$131.40
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Two SFP ports for fiber or direct-attach connections
+Intel 82576 controller
+PCIe x1 slot fits standard expansion slots
Cons−SFP ports need compatible transceivers or cables
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
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MellanoxSpec score 7.4
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 score7.4
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 35 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 3 of 47 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.2
10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+10 Gbps speed for fast transfers on high-bandwidth networks
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x4 interface
−Uses a full x4 PCIe slot
$170.72
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast transfers on high-bandwidth networks
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x4 interface
+Marvell (Aquantia) chipset
Cons−Uses a full x4 PCIe slot
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 19 of the 28 here have more ports
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Sonnet
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Two 10GbE RJ45 ports on one card
+Supports link aggregation
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Two 10GbE RJ45 ports on one card
+Supports link aggregation
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
+Works with Mac, Windows and Linux
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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Yrwygcgwy
10 Speed, PCIe, Intel
+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+Intel chip for the network card
+PCIe bus connects to standard expansion slots
−Optical fiber ports need compatible transceivers or cables
$126.92
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+Intel chip for the network card
+PCIe bus connects to standard expansion slots
Cons−Optical fiber ports need compatible transceivers or cables
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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HP
10 Speed, PCIe
+10 Gbps speed for fast wired network transfers
+Uses a PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+Low-profile form factor fits compact PC cases
$185.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast wired network transfers
+Uses a PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+Low-profile form factor fits compact PC cases
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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GlotrendsSpec score 8.6
25 Speed, PCIe, SFP28, Broadcom
+Two 25 gigabit SFP28 ports
+Broadcom BCM57414 chip
+Supports RDMA RoCE
$115.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Two 25 gigabit SFP28 ports
+Broadcom BCM57414 chip
+Supports RDMA RoCE
+Low-profile form factor for compact builds
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 3 of 47 here have a higher speed
+SR-IOV: only 5 of 61 here have one
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LpxlqklypSpec score 7.6
40 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, QSFP
+Dual-port design with two 40 Gbps ports
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two QSFP+ modules
$170.26
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Dual-port design with two 40 Gbps ports
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two QSFP+ modules
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+40 speed: only 1 of 47 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
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LpxlqklypSpec score 7.5
10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Offers four 10 gigabit RJ45 ports on one card
+Uses an Intel X540-T4 chip for 10G networking
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop and server systems
$181.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+Offers four 10 gigabit RJ45 ports on one card
+Uses an Intel X540-T4 chip for 10G networking
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop and server systems
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 1 of 28 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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GenericSpec score 7.5
10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+
+Four ports for four separate 10 Gbps connections
+Intel chip for a 10 Gbps network connection
+SFP+ ports for 10GbE fiber or direct attach links
$168.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+Four ports for four separate 10 Gbps connections
+Intel chip for a 10 Gbps network connection
+SFP+ ports for 10GbE fiber or direct attach links
+Connects through a PCIe interface
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 1 of 28 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 7.4
1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Four ports for multiple connections at 1 Gbps
+Intel I350 chipset
+PCIe x4 lane interface
$182.61
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.4
Pros+Four ports for multiple connections at 1 Gbps
+Intel I350 chipset
+PCIe x4 lane interface
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 1 of 28 here have more ports
−1 speed: 41 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 7.3
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+
+Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber or copper links
+Intel 82599ES chip for network compatibility
+Uses a PCIe x8 slot for server and workstation builds
$192.53
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber or copper links
+Intel 82599ES chip for network compatibility
+Uses a PCIe x8 slot for server and workstation builds
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.3
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+
+Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber or copper links
+Intel 82599ES chip for network compatibility
+Uses a PCIe x8 slot for server and workstation builds
$192.53
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber or copper links
+Intel 82599ES chip for network compatibility
+Uses a PCIe x8 slot for server and workstation builds
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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SonnetSpec score 7.2
10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Single RJ45 port for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Thunderbolt compatible for use with Thunderbolt systems
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Single RJ45 port for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Thunderbolt compatible for use with Thunderbolt systems
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 19 of the 28 here have more ports
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YrwygcgwySpec score 7.2
10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+10 Gbps speed over standard copper Ethernet
+RJ45 port connects to common Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth slots
$145.93
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+10 Gbps speed over standard copper Ethernet
+RJ45 port connects to common Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth slots
+Intel chipset for the network card
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 19 of the 28 here have more ports
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.1
1 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Single fiber optic port for fiber connections
+Intel chip with 1 Gbps gigabit speed
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
$139.77
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Single fiber optic port for fiber connections
+Intel chip with 1 Gbps gigabit speed
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page−1 speed: 41 of the 47 here have a higher speed
−1 ports: 19 of the 28 here have more ports
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Akpzkyywn
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+Delivers 10 gigabit speed over a standard RJ45 port
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop computers
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
$197.68
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Delivers 10 gigabit speed over a standard RJ45 port
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop computers
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
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Lpxlqklyp
25 Speed, PCIe, Mellanox
+Rated at 25 Gbps for high-speed networking
+Uses a PCIe bus for installation in a desktop or server
+Built on a Mellanox chipset
$182.91
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Rated at 25 Gbps for high-speed networking
+Uses a PCIe bus for installation in a desktop or server
+Built on a Mellanox chipset
+Supports SFP port connections for fiber or direct-attach links
Compared with the 35 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 3 of 47 here have a higher speed
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