ELi5: How does a cable have higher bandwidth than another?

Question

I get the difference between something like USB 2 and USB 3 where USB 3 has more wires but how does one USB C cable manage to transfer data faster than another USB C cable that has the exact same number of paths?

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Answer 1

USB cables have specifications that need to be met in terms of materials used, connections, etc. Some cable manufacturers do not adhere to those specifications and use subpar materials which cause a degradation of signal or an increase in crosstalk