What internet speed do I need for gaming?

[Himanshu Mehra]

I recently started playing multiple games but I am struggling with high ping. Can anybody help me find out the correct internet speed required for gaming?

 

[Gsusangrey]

To achieve the goal for smooth online gaming, therefore, the following should be considered:

• 5–10 Mbps minimum (casual gaming).
• 15–25 Mbps for competitive/multiplayer (low latency).
• Ping (<50ms) is crucial—fiber or cable recommended.

More than 50 Mbps is useful when others are also connected to the network.

 

[riyanroshan]

To play games without interruptions, you should maintain at least 10-20 Mbps download speed together with 3-5 Mbps upload speed alongside a ping value under 50 50ms. Cloud gaming requires 15-50 Mbps. A streaming connection should achieve at least 10 Mbps upload speed. A wired connection offers the best combination of low lag and reliable system stability. Better gameplay occurs when jitter is reduced alongside improved packet loss performance.

 

[Manish Singh]

For a good gaming experience, aim for at least 25 Mbps download speed and 5 Mbps upload speed, but for smoother online multiplayer, especially competitive games, 100 Mbps or higher is recommended.