Ethernet Networking Cable : CAT5 vs Cat6 vs Cat7 vs Cat8 : What is the Difference

Ethernet Networking Cable : CAT5 vs Cat6 vs Cat7 vs Cat8 : What is the Difference

Here are the current Category standards for twisted pair cables:

CAT 3 – 1 MHz, 10 Mbps

CAT 5/5e – 100 MHz, 100 Mbps

CAT 6 – 250 MHz, 1 Gbps

CAT 7 – 600 MHz, 10 Gbps

CAT 7a – 1000 MHz, 10 Gbps+

CAT 8 – 2000MHz, 40Gps.  (Own)