What is the difference between Cat5 and Cat6 cables?

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Cat 5 and Cat 6 are types of Ethernet cables used for networking. Cat 6 offers higher performance and faster speeds compared to Cat 5.

Cat 5 is an older standard, while Cat 6 is a newer and improved version.
Cat 5 supports speeds up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps), while Cat 6 supports speeds up to 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps).
Cat 6 has stricter specifications for crosstalk and system noise, resulting in better signal quality and less interference.
Cat 6 cables are typically thicker and have more twists per inch than Cat 5 cables.
Cat 6 cables are backward compatible with Cat 5 and Cat 5e equipment.
Cat 6 cables are commonly used in environments where high-speed and reliable network connections are required, such as data centers or offices with heavy network traffic.

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