Performance - Motherboard - Wireless LAN WIFI 5-6-7

For our tests, we emulate what you would get performance-wise inside a house with a multi-level concrete ground and 1st floor. We test the single-band performance of  2.4 GHz (802.11bgn ), 5 GHz (802.11ax) and if available 6 GHz (802.11be ). We host the network from a WIFI7 WIFI Access Point at ceiling level and we test with the client (PC) in several stages.  

Wi-Fi performance

Most enthusiast-class motherboards these days have integrated Wi-Fi, with many standards. One of the more interesting ones is Wireless AC AKA 802.11ac (WIFI5) and as of recent 802.11ax (WIFI6). Motherboards that have such a unit will now be tested here at Guru3D.com. Wireless AX draft 802.11ax technology was developed to optimize video streaming experiences. Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds allow content to download faster and large video or music files to sync more quickly. An increasing number of Wi-Fi devices in the home leads to greater internet consumption.

Wi-Fi 5 is the 5th generation of Wi-Fi technology, also known as 802.11ac. It is a wireless networking standard that offers faster speeds and greater capacity than its predecessor, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Wi-Fi 5 operates on the 5GHz frequency band and can reach speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps. It also has improved support for multiple devices, making it more suitable for use in crowded environments such as airports or coffee shops. Wi-Fi 5 devices are backwards compatible with previous Wi-Fi generations, so they can still connect to older networks.

Wi-Fi 6 is the 6th generation of wireless technology, also known as 802.11ax. It is designed to improve upon the previous generation (WiFi 5 or 802.11ac) by offering faster speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity. This means that WiFi 6-enabled devices will be able to handle more data at once, resulting in faster streaming, downloading, and browsing. Additionally, WiFi 6 will be better equipped to handle large numbers of connected devices, making it ideal for crowded environments like airports and stadiums.

Wi-Fi 7 known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT), represents the upcoming WiFi standard. It operates seamlessly across all three frequency bands, including 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, to maximize the utilization of spectrum resources. While WiFi 6 was developed in response to the increasing number of devices worldwide, the primary objective of WiFi 7 is to deliver remarkable speeds while ensuring greater efficiency for every connected device. WiFi 7 introduces several key features, including a 320 MHz ultra-wide bandwidth, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, and Multi-Link Operation, all of which combine to provide speeds that are 4.8 times faster than WiFi 6 and up to 13 times faster than WiFi 5. This advancement unlocks many new possibilities and applications, making it a game-changer in the realm of wireless connectivity.

We emulate a 32-client load level over WIFI. You need to look at the [SUM] (summary entry) for receiving and sending throughput averages in Mbits/sec or Gbits/sec.

Above 2.4 GHz (802.11bgn) throughput

Above 5 GHz (802.11ax wifi6) throughput

Above 6 GHz (802.11be wifi7) throughput