| Metric | Driver 5.1.22.0 | Later driver 5.1.25.0 | |-------------------------------|----------------|------------------------| | UDP throughput (iperf) | 92 Mbps | 101 Mbps | | TCP throughput | 85 Mbps | 96 Mbps | | Ping latency (to AP) | 3–8 ms | 2–5 ms | | CPU usage (iperf load) | 18–24% | 12–16% | | Association time from suspend | 4.2 sec | 1.8 sec |
| OS | Compatibility | Notes | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Windows XP SP3 | Full (32-bit only) | Requires .NET 2.0 for utility; may BSOD on sleep/resume. | | Windows Vista (x86/x64) | Compatible with unsigned driver disabled | Needs test-signing mode or legacy F8 option. | | Windows 7 (RTM) | Partial (no native 64-bit signed version) | Driver may cause DPC watchdog violations. | | Windows 8/10/11 | Not recommended | Must disable driver signature enforcement; unstable. | 5.1.22.0 driver ralink