Bandwidth Consumed
Summary
Bandwidth consumed is a metric that measures the amount of data that is transferred over a network over a specific period of time. It is typically measured in bytes or bits per second (bps) and can be used to understand the amount of network resources that are being used by an application or service. The calculation formula for bandwidth consumed is:
Bandwidth consumed = (Total data transferred / Total time)
For example, if an application transfers 10 GB of data over a period of 1 hour, the bandwidth consumed would be:
Bandwidth consumed = (10 GB / 1 hour) = 10 GB/hour
Bandwidth consumed can be measured for different types of data transfer, such as download and upload, and can also be measured for different time periods, such as per second, per minute, or per hour.
| Internet Activity | Bandwidth Consumed (per second) |
|---|---|
| Sending or receiving email | <1 kbps |
| Browsing the web | 10-50 kbps |
| Streaming standard definition video | 500-800 kbps |
| Streaming high definition video | 2-5 Mbps |
| Online gaming | 100-500 kbps |
| File download | varies (depending on file size and type) |
| Video conferencing | 1-4 Mbps |
| Online Backup | varies (depending on amount of data and frequency of backup) |
| VoIP phone call | 30-100 kbps |
| Streaming audio | 30-150 kbps |
| Online radio | 30-150 kbps |
| Remote desktop access | 100-500 kbps |
| Cloud storage sync | varies (depending on amount of data and frequency of sync) |
| Live streaming | varies (depending on resolution and number of viewers) |
| Online Backup | varies (depending on amount of data and frequency of backup) |
| 3D rendering | varies (depending on complexity of the scene) |
| Artificial Intelligence model training | varies (depending on complexity and size of the model) |
| Distributed database sync | varies (depending on amount of data and frequency of sync) |
It matters because it is important to monitor the amount of network resources that are being used by an application or service. High bandwidth consumption can indicate that an application or service is using more resources than necessary, which can lead to increased costs, decreased performance, or other issues. By monitoring bandwidth consumption, it is possible to identify and address these issues. Additionally, bandwidth consumption is important to monitor to ensure that the application or service is operating within the limits of the network infrastructure, to avoid overloading the network and causing service disruptions.