Updated: 6/24/2025 with more test results.
🧪 Real-World Throughput Tests
I ran a series of real-world throughput tests on the Flint 3 router using three distinct setups:
- ✅ MacBook Pro M3 over Wi-Fi 7 (MLO)
- ✅ Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | Intel AX200 (160 MHz)
- ✅ NAS (OMV 7.7.9-1 “Sandworm”) | 16GB RAM | 2.5 Gbps & 1 Gbps wired LAN
All tests used iperf3 across LAN and Wi-Fi connections.
📊 Summary Table: Sender/Receiver Throughput
| Device | Adapter / Interface | Connection Type | Avg Sender | Avg Receiver | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro M3 | Apple M3 (Wi-Fi 7 MLO) | Wi-Fi 7 (MLO) | ~297 Mbps | ~296 Mbps | 🔼 757 Mbps |
| Asus Laptop | Intel AX200 (160 MHz) | Wi-Fi 6 (5 GHz) | ~287 Mbps | ~285 Mbps | 🔼 305 Mbps |
| NAS | 2.5G LAN | Wired Ethernet | ~938 Mbps | ~935 Mbps | 🔼 940 Mbps |
🔍 Test Insights
💻 MacBook Pro M3 (Wi-Fi 7, MLO)
With MLO enabled, the MacBook Pro M3 reached over 750 Mbps peak throughput. Average performance held steady around 297 Mbps, highlighting the benefits of Wi-Fi 7 for burst and concurrent traffic.
Verdict: Ideal for power users, creatives, and high-throughput tasks.
🖥️ Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (Intel AX200, 160 MHz Wi-Fi 6)
The Intel AX200 adapter performed solidly over a 5 GHz 160 MHz channel. It consistently hit ~285 Mbps and maxed out just above 300 Mbps.
Verdict: Reliable and fast for general tasks, but outpaced by MLO in multi-stream scenarios.
🗄️ NAS (OMV 7.7.9-1 “Sandworm”) – 2.5 Gbps Wired LAN
The wired NAS, connected via a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet interface, hit near line-rate speeds of ~940 Mbps.
Verdict: Wired is still king for raw throughput. Perfect for backups, media storage, and server workloads.
🧾 Final Thoughts
Flint 3 demonstrates its strength as a hybrid workhorse:
- Wired clients enjoy full 2.5 Gbps or 1 Gbps speeds
- Wi-Fi 6 clients see stable, mid-high throughput
- Wi-Fi 7 (MLO) clients enjoy better burst handling and concurrency
For mixed client environments—or if you’re planning a Wi-Fi 7 upgrade—the Flint 3 performs reliably across the board.
📥 Full logs available upon request.
📊 Want a follow-up with VPN or multi-user stress tests? Let me know!
📅 Detailed Throughput Logs
🔹 MacBook Pro M3 (Wi-Fi 7 with MLO)
| Timestamp | Transfer (MB) | Sender (Mbps) | Receiver (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 20:34 | 904 | 757 | 756 |
| 2025-06-18 20:36 | 339 | 284 | 283 |
| 2025-06-19 14:39 | 362 | 303 | 301 |
| 2025-06-19 14:41 | 320 | 268 | 267 |
| 2025-06-19 14:46 | 350 | 293 | 292 |
🔹 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (Intel AX200, Wi-Fi 6 160MHz)
| Timestamp | Transfer (MB) | Sender (Mbps) | Receiver (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 20:36 | 339 | 284 | 283 |
| 2025-06-19 14:39 | 351 | 294 | 293 |
| 2025-06-19 14:41 | 348 | 292 | 291 |
| 2025-06-19 14:46 | 350 | 293 | 292 |
| 2025-06-19 16:36 | 325 | 272 | 271 |
🔹 NAS (2.5 Gbps Wired LAN)
| Timestamp | Transfer (MB) | Sender (Mbps) | Receiver (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 22:00 | 1120 | 940 | 938 |
| 2025-06-19 01:00 | 1115 | 937 | 935 |
| 2025-06-19 04:00 | 1121 | 939 | 939 |
| 2025-06-19 07:00 | 1118 | 938 | 937 |
| 2025-06-19 10:00 | 1122 | 940 | 939 |