TP-Link
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
+Uses a PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
−Speed tops out at 1 Gbps
$12.99-24%List: $16.99
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Pros+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
+Uses a PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
+Uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet port
Cons−Speed tops out at 1 Gbps
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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IO CrestSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
$22.26-14%List: $25.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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ULANSeNSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Broadcom
+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits small slots
−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
$30.39-5%Was: $31.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits small slots
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
Cons−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.5
1 Speed, 6 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Six ports for many network connections
+PCIe x4 interface for server use
+Intel I350 chip for gigabit Ethernet
−Only 1 Gbps speed per port
$385.47
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Six ports for many network connections
+PCIe x4 interface for server use
+Intel I350 chip for gigabit Ethernet
Cons−Only 1 Gbps speed per port
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+6 ports: the most ports of the 32 here
+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 9.1
1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Four Ethernet ports on one card
+PCIe x4 interface for higher bandwidth
+1 Gbps speed per port
−Requires a PCIe x4 or larger slot
$283.44
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Spec score9.1
Pros+Four Ethernet ports on one card
+PCIe x4 interface for higher bandwidth
+1 Gbps speed per port
Cons−Requires a PCIe x4 or larger slot
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
+4 ports: only 1 of 32 here have more ports
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ULANSeNSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Intel 82575/82576 chipset
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Intel 82575/82576 chipset
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
Cons−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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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 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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Untering
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Internal PCIe slot keeps the desktop connection clean
+Realtek chip, a widely used networking chipset
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the desktop
$5.99
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Pros+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Internal PCIe slot keeps the desktop connection clean
+Realtek chip, a widely used networking chipset
+Also supports 10/100 Mbps for older networks
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the desktop
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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10GtekSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two 1 Gbps RJ45 ports for dual connections
+Intel I350-AM2 controller
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
−Only 1 Gbps speed per port
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two 1 Gbps RJ45 ports for dual connections
+Intel I350-AM2 controller
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
+Uses a PCIe x4 interface
Cons−Only 1 Gbps speed per port
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports provide two network connections from one card
+Intel 82576 chip is a well-known network controller
+Low-profile design fits compact computer cases
−Low-profile design may not suit full-height slots without a bracket
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two RJ45 ports provide two network connections from one card
+Intel 82576 chip is a well-known network controller
+Low-profile design fits compact computer cases
+Gigabit speed matches standard wired Ethernet
+PCI Express 2.1 x1 slot is widely available
Cons−Low-profile design may not suit full-height slots without a bracket
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Dual Gigabit RJ45 ports for wired network connections
+Uses Intel I350AM2 chip
+Fits PCIe x1 slots
−Supports PoE, which requires PoE-compatible equipment
$214.47
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Dual Gigabit RJ45 ports for wired network connections
+Uses Intel I350AM2 chip
+Fits PCIe x1 slots
Cons−Supports PoE, which requires PoE-compatible equipment
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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X-MediaSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Two Gigabit Ethernet ports on one card
+Intel chipset listed in specifications
+PCIe x1 slot fits smaller expansion slots
−Maximum speed is 1 Gbps per port
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsReland Sun
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Gigabit speed for faster-than-Fast Ethernet transfers
+PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
−Limited to 1 Gbps, below 10 Gbps options
$6.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Gigabit speed for faster-than-Fast Ethernet transfers
+PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
Cons−Limited to 1 Gbps, below 10 Gbps options
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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Sonnet
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5Gb RJ45 Ethernet on a single port
+Uses existing Cat 5e cabling
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gb RJ45 Ethernet on a single port
+Uses existing Cat 5e cabling
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
+Works with 1Gbps networks as well
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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Gwfiber
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Installs in a PCIe slot for a permanent wired connection
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Single-lane x1 PCIe interface fits common slots
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$11.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Installs in a PCIe slot for a permanent wired connection
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Single-lane x1 PCIe interface fits common slots
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 9.1
1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Four RJ45 ports in a single card
+Intel 82576 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits smaller expansion slots
$275.20
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Four RJ45 ports in a single card
+Intel 82576 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits smaller expansion slots
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
+4 ports: only 1 of 32 here have more ports
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ULANSeNSpec score 9.1
1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Broadcom
+Four network ports in one card
+Gigabit speed on each port
+Low profile design fits compact cases
$65.88
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsKnjcsvhghSpec score 9.1
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 score9.1
Pros+Four ports for multiple connections at 1 Gbps
+Intel I350 chipset
+PCIe x4 lane interface
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
+4 ports: only 1 of 32 here have more ports
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JeirdusSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Dual RJ45 ports for two wired connections
+Intel 82576 chipset
+Low-profile bracket for compact builds
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Dual RJ45 ports for two wired connections
+Intel 82576 chipset
+Low-profile bracket for compact builds
+Uses a PCIe x1 slot
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Realtek
+Two Gigabit ports for two network connections
+PCIe x1 slot fits standard expansion slots
+Realtek chip for Gigabit Ethernet
$66.06
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two Gigabit ports for two network connections
+PCIe x1 slot fits standard expansion slots
+Realtek chip for Gigabit Ethernet
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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OLurkthuSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports for wired connections
+Low-profile form factor for compact builds
+Gigabit speed for standard wired networking
$24.34
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for wired connections
+Low-profile form factor for compact builds
+Gigabit speed for standard wired networking
+PCIe x1 interface
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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OLurkthuSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports for two separate network connections
+PCIe interface fits standard desktop and server slots
+1 Gbps speed for gigabit wired networking
$43.61
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for two separate network connections
+PCIe interface fits standard desktop and server slots
+1 Gbps speed for gigabit wired networking
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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OLurkthuSpec score 8.7
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 gigabit ports on one card
+PCIe x1 slot fits many motherboards
+Realtek RTL8111 chipset listed
$15.47
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Two RJ45 gigabit ports on one card
+PCIe x1 slot fits many motherboards
+Realtek RTL8111 chipset listed
+1 Gbps speed for wired networking
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.5
1 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Gigabit speed with 1GB single port
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
$72.07
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Gigabit speed with 1GB single port
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
−1 ports: 26 of the 32 here have more ports
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 8.5
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 score8.5
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 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
−1 ports: 26 of the 32 here have more ports
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ULANSeN
1 Speed, PCIe, SFP+, Mellanox
+Dual 10 Gb SFP+ ports
+Uses a PCIe x8 interface
+Mellanox ConnectX-3 controller
$68.99
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HP
1 Speed, PCIe, Intel
+Four gigabit ports on one card
+Uses a PCI Express slot
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
$65.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Four gigabit ports on one card
+Uses a PCI Express slot
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
+Intel network chip
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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Intel
1 Speed, PCIe, Intel
+Supports 1 Gbps network speed
+Uses a PCIe bus to connect to the motherboard
+Intel chipset for an Intel-based network adapter
$56.94
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 1 Gbps network speed
+Uses a PCIe bus to connect to the motherboard
+Intel chipset for an Intel-based network adapter
Compared with the 34 Network Cards on this page+1 speed: the highest speed of the 199 here
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