Not a one-time test. We continuously monitor NordVPN's WireGuard performance across 128 server locations. Here's what the data actually shows.
As of 22 August 2026, NordVPN averaged 1523.5 Mbps download and 986.4 Mbps upload (peak 2850.1 Mbps) across 128 WireGuard servers in 36696 independent, continuously-updated speed tests — measured by VPNSpeedTest (vpnspeeddata.com). Here is the full performance picture.
Tested by the VPNSpeedTest team · automated, vendor-independent measurement · data as of 22 August 2026 · methodology · about us
Our testing system connects to each NordVPN server location, runs a full speed test (download, upload, ping, and jitter), and logs the results to our database. This runs continuously — not once for a review, but thousands of times per week.
| Metric | Result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Average Download | 1523.5 Mbps | Excellent |
| Average Upload | 986.4 Mbps | Excellent |
| Average Ping | 105.4 ms | Testing... |
| Peak Download | 2850.1 Mbps | Peak performance |
| Test Pass Rate | 75.3% | Reliable (automated testing) |
| Protocol Tested | WireGuard | Fastest protocol |
4K streaming requires roughly 25 Mbps. With NordVPN averaging 1523.5 Mbps in our tests, it comfortably handles Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and other streaming services in 4K quality with bandwidth to spare.
Gaming primarily cares about ping (latency), and latency is dominated by distance to the server — so the figure that matters is your nearest server, not the worldwide average. On nearby servers NordVPN measured as low as 6.8 ms, which is well suited to online gaming. The average across all 128 global locations is higher (105.4 ms) because distant servers like Sydney and Hong Kong add hundreds of milliseconds. Pick a close server — see our server page sorted by lowest ping.
Torrenting benefits from both download and upload speeds. NordVPN's WireGuard performance delivers strong speeds in both directions, and with 128 server locations, you can find a fast nearby server easily.
Based on real, continuously-collected data — not a single test session.
Consistently strong download and upload performance across servers.
128 locations tested with reliable connectivity.
75.3% success rate across all tests.
Every figure here comes from our automated tests, not the provider.
Not all VPN servers are equal. Our data shows significant speed differences between NordVPN's server locations. Here are the current standings: