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10 Gbps Network Cards

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20 10 gbps network cards from 10Gtek, QNAP, Synology and more. Most cost $38 to $172, and half cost less than $70.

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
SynologySpec score 8.0

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
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
LemspumSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Low-profile design fits small form factor and compact cases
+Single SFP+ port for fiber or direct-attach 10 Gbps links
+Intel chip for 10 Gbps networking
−Single port limits connections to one network link
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
C&NSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, M.2, SFP+

+Single SFP+ port for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections
+Intel 82599 chip for 10GbE networking
+Uses an M.2 M Key slot with four PCIe lanes
−Only one SFP+ port available
$40.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
OLurkthuSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, Realtek

+10 Gbps speed for fast networking
+Single port for one connection
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
−Requires a PCIe x4 slot or wider
$42.47
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
QNAPSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, USB, SFP

+USB 4 Type-C connection for modern computers
+Single SFP+ port for a 10GbE fiber or direct-attach link
+10 Gbps speed for fast network transfers
$722.41
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, RJ45

+Single RJ45 port for 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+Model E10G18-T1 fits Synology network storage setups
+Provides 10 Gbps speeds over copper Ethernet cabling
No price recorded yet.
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
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
GiqitckSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Single SFP+ port for 10 Gbps fiber or direct-attach links
+Intel 82599EN chip for 10 Gbps networking
+PCIe x8 interface for 10 Gbps connections
−Single port limits connections to one network link
$35.59
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 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
BzizuSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+10Gb speed for fast wired transfers
+Intel 82599EN chipset
+Low-profile design suits compact builds
−SFP+ port needs compatible modules or cables
$37.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
GlotrendsSpec score 8.8

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+10 gigabit SFP+ port for fiber or direct-attach links
+Mellanox ConnectX-3 chip
+Supports RoCE and SR-IOV
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
IpolexSpec score 8.8

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Single 10 Gbit/s port for fast wired networking
+Intel 82599EN controller chip
+Low-profile design for compact PCs
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
IpolexSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Single 10 Gbit/s RJ45 port for copper networking
+Intel X550 chip for 10 Gbit/s speed
+PCIe v3.0 x4 interface
$87.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
SonnetSpec score 8.0

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 - Details
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.0

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 - Details
VogzoneSpec score 8.8

10 Speed, 1 Ports, M.2, SFP+

+10 Gbps SFP+ network speed
+Single SFP+ port
+Intel 82599 chipset
No price recorded yet.
NicgigaSpec score 8.0

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 speed: the highest speed of the 173 here
−1 ports: 70 of the 90 here have more ports
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPortsInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
101PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)8.0$172.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
1018.0$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
101M.2RJ458.0$223.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
101PCIeSFP+Intel8.0$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
101M.2SFP+Intel8.0$40.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
101PCIeRealtek8.0$42.47
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
101USBSFP8.0$722.41
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
101RJ458.0No current price
101PCIeRJ45Intel8.8$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
101PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)8.0$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

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