Basis for

Frame Relay ATM

comparison
Packet size Variable Fixed
Processing overhead Increased Decreased
Implemented in more than one area
Data transfer Takes place within a LAN
network.
Cost Inexpensive Cost is higher
Speed Low High
QoS Quantifiable QoS is not provided. Offers quantifiable QoS.
No support is provided for error and flow Error and flow control is
Error control
control provided.
Data rate 64 Kbps up to 45 Mbps. 155.5 Mbps or 622 Mbps.
Reliability Low Good
Throughput Medium High
Delay High Less