Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity
Summary
This article reviews WisdPi's 10G Ethernet Expansion Card for Framework laptops, focusing on USB-C bandwidth complexities and how the RTL8159 controller affects real-world throughput. It reports Linux versus Windows performance, with Linux around 7 Gbps and Windows reaching ~9.4 Gbps, but with notable heat on the module. The author provides practical recommendations, including when to opt for the standard Ethernet card versus the 10G option, and notes safety/thermal considerations.