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10 Gbps Network Cards

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82 10 gbps network cards from 10Gtek, QNAP, Synology and more. Most cost $43 to $349, and half cost less than $72.

Top brands: StarTech.com (4)

StarTech.comSpec score 8.0

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 - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two ports for two separate 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+10 Gbps speed, well above standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface for desktop motherboards
−Uses a PCIe x4 slot, which many boards lack
$216.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+PCIe interface for desktop and server expansion slots
+Model E10G30-T2 fits Synology network storage setups
$244.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, M.2, RJ45

+Combines a 10 Gbps RJ45 port with an M.2 slot
+Model E10M20-T1 fits Synology network storage setups
+Provides 10 Gbps speeds over copper Ethernet cabling
$223.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
OWC

10 Speed, Thunderbolt, RJ45

+10 Gb/s Ethernet speed over an RJ45 port
+Connects through a Thunderbolt 4 interface
+Thunderbolt 4 link rated at 40Gb/s
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 8.1

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
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
ViminSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 speed: the highest speed of the 173 here
+2 ports: only 15 of 90 here have more ports
$55.99-20%List: $69.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
ULANSeN

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+10 Gbps speed with 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100Mbps fallback
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
$46.54-5%Was: $48.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Cudy

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+Supports 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Low-profile design fits small cases
+Uses an RJ45 copper port
$49.99-17%Was: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Rekong

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)

+10 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface listed for the connection
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
$49.39-5%Was: $51.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
LinksTekSpec score 8.9

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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
FebSmartSpec score 8.9

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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
RedluxSpec score 8.8

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+Intel chip listed for the network controller
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.3

10 Speed, 4 Ports, RJ45, Intel

+Four RJ45 ports for four 10 Gbps connections
+Intel chip for a 10 Gbps network connection
+Uses standard RJ45 Ethernet cabling
−Short card form factor may not fit every case
$628.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
GigaPlusSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two 10 Gbps RJ45 ports on one card
+Intel X540 controller
+Low profile design fits small cases
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two 10 Gb RJ45 ports for dual connections
+Intel X540 controller
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
−Uses a full x8 PCIe slot
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth network tasks
+Dual RJ45 ports for two network connections
+Intel X540-BT2 chip for a 10Gb copper network card
−Requires an available x8 PCIe slot
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+Two RJ45 ports for wired connections
+PCIe interface for server and desktop slots
−Fit is listed for HP systems
$35.60
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1

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 - Details
XzsnetSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed, ten times standard gigabit Ethernet
+Two RJ45 ports for dual connections
+Intel X540 chip
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
YiBaoTongSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed over RJ45 ports
+Two RJ45 ports for dual network connections
+PCIe x4 interface for desktop expansion slots
−Requires a PCIe x4 slot
$68.88
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
NicgigaSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps Ethernet speed over RJ45 port
+Uses a single PCIe x1 slot
+Marvell AQC113 controller
−Single port limits to one network connection
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 8.0

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 - Details
Akpzkyywn

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)

+Uses an RJ45 port for standard copper Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x4 slot fits many motherboards with a 10G connection
+Marvell Aquantia AQC107 chip for 10 Gbps networking
−Requires a PCIe x4 slot or larger
$237.96
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPortsInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
10PCIeRJ45n/a$60.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
101PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)8.0$172.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
102PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)8.1$216.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
102PCIeRJ458.1$244.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
101M.2RJ458.0$223.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
10ThunderboltRJ45n/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
102RJ458.1$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
102PCIeRJ45Intel8.1$55.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
10M.2RJ45Marvell (Aquantia)n/a$73.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
10RJ45Realtekn/a$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details

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