| Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity(jeffgeerling.com) | |
| 318 points by Alupis 1 day ago | 179 comments | |
tl;dr: WisdPi's new $99 10G Ethernet Expansion Card for Framework laptops rarely hits its rated speed because the Realtek RTL8159 chip requires USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), which many Framework models—including those whose docs claim support—fail to deliver in practice, with Linux performance worse than Windows. The module also runs hot (~70°C on the plastic surface), making lap use uncomfortable. For most users, the cheaper 2.5 Gbps Expansion Card is the better pick. | |
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