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CRYSTAL DISK BENCHMARK VER. 8.0.4 x64
Crystal Disk Benchmark is used to measure read and write performance through sampling of random data which is, for the most part, incompressible. Performance is virtually identical, regardless of data sample so we have included only that using random data samples.
TxBench is one of our newly discovered benchmarks that we works much the same as Crystal DiskMark, but with several other features. Advanced load benchmarking can be configured, as well as full drive information and data erasing via secure erase, enhanced secure erase, TRIM and overwriting. Simply click on the title for a free copy.
ATTO Disk Benchmark is perhaps one of the oldest benchmarks going and is definitely the main staple for manufacturer performance specifications. ATTO uses RAW or compressible data and, for our benchmarks, we use a set length of 256mb and test both the read and write performance of various transfer sizes ranging from 0.5 to 8192kb. Manufacturers prefer this method of testing as it deals with raw (compressible) data rather than random (includes incompressible data) which, although more realistic, results in lower performance results.
SUSTAINED WRITE PERFORMANCE
In this benchmark, we created a 391GB 8K file and transfered it onto the Crucial X10 in order to determine and change of performance, and also, the median transfer speed for the data transfer.
Our transfer test validated that the entire file was transfered at a sustained rate of 1GB/s which is well above the minimum required speed necessary for saving video directly from a video camera.
REPORT SUMMARY AND FINAL THOUGHTS
If you ever wanted a perfect example of technology advance, the Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD is definitely it. Crucial has packed incredible performance of up to 2GB/s and a capacity point up to 8TB in a portable design that isn’t half the size of a typical smartphone. Do most need 8TB of storage capacity? Not a chance, and in fact, so many don’t even come close to the 4TB need but it sure is nice to have when you need it.
Crucial has really put together a great package in the X10. Not only have they included more capacity points than we had ever seen prior, but each is capable of full 200GBps speeds, is very compact, has a 3-year warranty and and is priced dead on, considering the 8TB version comes in at $439 with all other capacity points being discounted as well. If you are a media professional, Crucial also has the X10 pro for you to consider.
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