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Why Network Speed Metrics Often Mislead Engineers

Throughput numbers describe limits, not experience. Real performance depends on latency, contention, and traffic distribution.

A slower but consistent network often outperforms a faster but unstable one. Engineers should evaluate networks under load, not just during benchmarks.

User experience is shaped by predictability, not peak speed.

More analysis on practical performance evaluation here:
https://comsiam.com

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