Firewall Throughput Calculator

Calculate effective firewall throughput with security features enabled

Rated throughput with no security features enabled (raw packet forwarding).
Gbps
Each feature adds processing overhead. Percentages are applied multiplicatively.
Actual throughput your network needs. Used for model sizing.
Gbps

Results

Effective ThroughputGbps
Total Overhead%
Throughput ReductionGbps
Features Enabled
Recommended Base RatingGbps
Sizing Verdict
How it works: Security features are applied multiplicatively. If IPS reduces by 30% and AV by 40%, effective = Base × 0.70 × 0.60. Recommended base = Required / total multiplier.