USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1 aka the kind that can do 5 gbps can only use cables up to 3m in length. Meanwhile Ethernet uses a similar twisted pair copper cable, but can do 10 gbps over 100m.
What gives, why is USB so limited in terms of cable length?
It is because Ethernet cables are designed to transmit data between computers which might be far away from the nearest other piece of networked equipment. USB 3 cables are to connect to things on or near your desk.
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