PCIe bandwidth comparison
Calculate locally using the displayed units and model. Floating-point estimates exclude real-world tolerances; verify specifications before design use.
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Results
Review the settings and run. Editing inputs clears old results.
Processing model and limits
Gen1/2 use 8b/10b; Gen3/4/5 use 128b/130b. Gen6 maximum data rate 8 GB/s/lane before FLIT/FEC and packet overhead. Decimal GB/s per direction, not application throughput.
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How to use this tool
Load the example, confirm field units and processing rules, then run locally. Editing any input clears the old result. Copy or download the complete output explicitly.
When not to use it
Gen1/2 use 8b/10b; Gen3/4/5 use 128b/130b. Gen6 maximum data rate 8 GB/s/lane before FLIT/FEC and packet overhead. Decimal GB/s per direction, not application throughput.