Realtek vs Marvell onboard gigabit connector

Shash · 24 Dec 2008 at 18:55

Hi there, I realise this is probably a minor detail and haven't been able to find a conclusive answer, but since I have 2 ethernet options on my motherboard (Asus P5K Premium). I was wondering if one is superior to the other in any way at all. Even if its a minor difference I don't mind as it's something for nothing as far as I'm concerned

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Any opinions on this would be much appreciated, using the realtek one at the moment.

Skidilliplop · 24 Dec 2008 at 19:52

Not really anythig between them. Marvel Yukon has some virtual cable testing software on my P5b whereas realtek don't tend to bundle things. IT's much of a muchness tbh.

sparkey196 · 24 Dec 2008 at 19:55

You tend to find Marvel Yukon on more high end boards and Realtek (Via) chips on bottom of the barrel gear. On that basis I would say the Marvel chipset is better.

In practice there is probably nothing in it.

Shash · 24 Dec 2008 at 21:55

Thanks for clarifying, I noticed marginally better pings on the Marvell, maybe I'm hallucinating or something but I'll stick with that. =)