10 Gbps port is your VPS server's network connection speed to the internet. 10 gigabits per second = 1250 megabytes per second—10 times faster than standard gigabit connection.
Why Port Speed is Critical
Site load speed. Fast port = instant content delivery to users worldwide.
Concurrent connections. Gigabit port "chokes" at 1000+ simultaneous visitors. 10 Gbps handles tens of thousands.
Large file transfers. 1 GB file upload: on 1 Gbps—10 seconds, on 10 Gbps—1 second.
API and microservices. High throughput for handling thousands of requests per second.
Port Speed Comparison
100 Mbps (0.1 Gbps)
Obsolete standard:
- 100 MB file download: 8 seconds
- Concurrent users: 50-100
- Only suitable for simple sites
1 Gbps
Standard connection:
- 100 MB file download: 0.8 seconds
- Concurrent users: 500-1000
- Suitable for most projects
10 Gbps
Premium connection:
- 100 MB file download: 0.08 seconds
- Concurrent users: 10,000+
- For high-load projects
Visual comparison:
- 4 GB movie: 1 Gbps = 40 seconds, 10 Gbps = 4 seconds
- 50 GB backup: 1 Gbps = 7 minutes, 10 Gbps = 40 seconds
Which Projects Need 10 Gbps
Media Projects
Video streaming:
- 4K video requires 25-50 Mbps per user
- 100 concurrent streams on 1 Gbps = problems
- 100 streams on 10 Gbps = power reserve
CDN and content delivery:
- Huge volume of served files
- Thousands of requests per second
- Peak loads during releases
Game Servers
Online games:
- Low latency critical
- Fast state synchronization between players
- Game resource loading without lags
Example: Counter-Strike server with 64 players requires stable channel with bandwidth reserve.
High-Load Websites
E-commerce:
- Thousands of concurrent visitors
- Fast product image loading
- Instant payment response
News portals:
- Peak loads during breaking news
- Thousands of simultaneous readers
- Multiple images and videos
API Services
RESTful API:
- Tens of thousands of requests per minute
- Fast data processing and return
- Minimal delay
WebSocket servers:
- Persistent connections
- Real-time data exchange
- Chats, online games, exchange data
Backup
Backup servers:
- Fast upload of large volumes
- Synchronization between locations
- Recovery in minutes, not hours
Example: 500 GB backup on 1 Gbps = 1+ hour, on 10 Gbps = 6-7 minutes.
Real-World Examples
E-commerce Store at Peak Sales
On 1 Gbps:
- 500 concurrent users
- Page load speed: 2-3 seconds
- Some visitors see "lags"
- Some carts abandoned due to slow loading
On 10 Gbps:
- 5000 concurrent users
- Load speed: 0.5-0.8 seconds
- Stable operation even at peak
- Conversion increased by 23%
SaaS Platform with API
1 Gbps:
- 5000 API requests per minute
- Latency: 80-120 ms
- During peaks: timeouts and errors
10 Gbps:
- 50,000+ API requests per minute
- Latency: 15-25 ms
- Stable operation without failures
When 1 Gbps is Enough
If you have:
- Corporate site with 1000-5000 visitors per day
- Blog or news site without video
- Small e-commerce store (up to 1000 orders per month)
- Internal corporate system
1 Gbps is more than enough for 90% of projects.
When 10 Gbps is Critical
- High traffic — 10,000+ uniques per day
- Media content — video, large images, audio
- Peak loads — promotions, sales, releases
- International audience — fast delivery anywhere in the world
- Real-time services — online games, trading, streaming
- High-load API — thousands of requests per second
Latency vs Bandwidth
Bandwidth (throughput) — how much data transferred: 1 Gbps vs 10 Gbps
Latency (delay) — how fast data arrives: 5 ms vs 50 ms
For websites, latency is more important (distance to user).
For large files, bandwidth is more important (port speed).
Ideal: low latency (close location) + high bandwidth (10 Gbps).
How to Check if You Need 10 Gbps
Check current channel usage:
vnstat -l
If you see:
- Constant use of 60-80% of 1 Gbps
- Peak loads up to 100%
- User complaints about slow loading
Then it's time for 10 Gbps.
Myths About 10 Gbps
"10 Gbps only needed by giants" No. Even medium e-commerce stores benefit from 10 Gbps during peak moments.
"My site is light, 100 Mbps is enough" With 100 concurrent visitors, even "light" site consumes the channel.
"10 Gbps is expensive" On THE.Hosting, 10 Gbps included in all plans at no extra charge.
Additional 10 Gbps Advantages
DDoS protection: More throughput = harder to "clog" channel with attack.
Backups: Backup uploads happen 10x faster.
Migrations: Site transfer between servers in minutes.
CDN integration: Fast synchronization with CDN networks.
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FAQ
Will my site be 10x faster on 10 Gbps?
Depends on bottleneck. If channel is bottleneck—yes. If CPU or disk—no. But reserve is always useful.
Can port speed be limited?
Why? You pay for traffic or resources, not speed. Speed limitation only harms.
10 Gbps—is this total speed per server or per user?
Total per server. But even with 1000 concurrent users, each gets 10 Mbps, which is more than enough.
Does distance affect speed?
Not bandwidth (throughput)—no. Latency (delay)—yes. Choose location closer to your audience.