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… Here is the Realtek RTL8126 NIC chip that we find on almost all of these 5GbE adapters. Next, let us plug it in and see how it works. Nicgiga 5GbE Realtek RTL8126 NIC Performance The Realtek RTL8126 is continually getting better support. …
Networking We purchased the BZIZU Realtek RTL8127 PCIe 10GbE network adapter for $46, and it looks very familiar. …
Networking The XikeStor SKN-U310GT is a USB to 10Gbase-T adapter built around the Realtek RTL8159 chipset. …
… It looks like most other single-port Realtek NIC chips we have seen. …
… On Windows 11, the adapter is identified by the Realtek RTL8159 driver. …
… Removing the heatsink over the switch chip finds a familiar face: Realtek’s RTL9303 switch controller. …
… We paid $117 on Amazon for this unit making it not as cheap as the Realtek-based solutions, but it can perform better on higher-end ports. …
… There appear to be four PHY heatsinks, and then the one furthest from the ports is likely a Realtek RTL9303 based on the performance profile. …
… We pulled off the heatsink adn saw the Realtek RTL9303 as normal. …
… Here is the Realtek RTL9303 heatsink covering the main switch chip. …