Study on Throughputs in 5G and Beyond Networks

Abstract

This article provides an analysis of throughput in modern 5G networks, a topic of ongoing importance as research efforts shift toward defining 6G performance requirements. First, the influence of 5G New Radio network configuration parameters on throughput is examined based on technical specifications from the latest 3GPP Release 18. Next, real-world factors reducing the default theoretical data rates between base stations and user equipment are analyzed. Following this, network-scale factors affecting throughput are considered. Finally, assumptions regarding throughput performance in beyond-5G networks are proposed. The study shows that while theoretical data rates in 5G can be high, practical constraints often lead to significant performance gaps - highlighting areas for improvement in future network generations.