
My PC is in the same room as my router, but it lacks a wi-fi antenna, which makes a big difference. There are certain factors that cause that loss in bandwidth, but the two most important ones are proximity of my PC to the router, the quality of the integrated wi-fi chip on my motherboard.

I ran a speedtest on wired and wireless, then compared the results.Īnd that's connected to the 5Ghz frequency, too. Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wifi) motherboard.

This is what I have for my internet set-up: That's not guaranteed, but it can also be worse, if you're in a far corner of the house away from your router.

In my experience, you can lose more than 50 percent of your total bandwidth when you switch your device from a wired to a wireless connection.
