Speedly guide

Internet Speed for Gaming

What gamers need from download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter and packet stability.

Gaming does not require enormous download speed

Most games use modest bandwidth during play. Low latency, low jitter and stable packet delivery are usually more important than a very high headline speed.

Downloads and updates are different

Large game installations benefit from faster downloads. A fast connection reduces waiting time, but it does not automatically improve in-game latency.

Practical setup

Use Ethernet, avoid saturating uploads, choose nearby game regions and enable router queue management where available.

Test your connection

Return to the Speedly speed test to measure your current connection.