Activity Monitor network tab data received/sec question

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If I open Activity monitor and keep an eye on my "data received/sec" while running this test Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test
I notice that while speedtest.net is telling me that I'm downloading at 8+ mb/s, activity monitor is telling me that I peaked at 1.1 mb/s. Why is it not close to the same?
 
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no one?
 
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Speedtest.net gives you a number in Mb/s
Activity Monitor gives you a number in MB/s

1 MB = 8 Mb
 
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Ah that makes sense, thank you.
 

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