Comparing: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK vs WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK and WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.
Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK |
| Capacity: | 4GB |
| Interface: | USB 2.0 |
WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
| Capacity: | 320GB |
| Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
This specification comparison presents technical details of several devices or components to help you understand the key differences between each option. Use this table as a reference to determine which device best suits your needs.
| Specification | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony / SMI | Western Digital |
| Format | USB FlashDrive | HDD 3.5 |
| Capacity | 4GB | 320GB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Submission Comparison Table
This submission comparison table displays the number and details of benchmark data submissions from various devices or components. This information helps you understand the performance based on the benchmarks that have been tested, as well as providing an overview of the consistency and popularity of the available benchmark results.
| No. | Benchmark Software | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 26.54 MB/s Write: 8.56 MB/s |
Read: 94.46 MB/s Write: 101.32 MB/s |
| 2 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 24.74 MB/s Write: 9.42 MB/s |
Read: 107.58 MB/s Write: 105.50 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
This chart visualizes the benchmark scores comparison between two hardware devices based on submitted data.
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About Hardware Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
The Sony Vaio 4GB/SMI USB DISK is a small capacity 4GB flash drive, which is more commonly found in older devices or used for basic purposes such as storing small document files or important file systems. Despite the “Sony Vaio” name, this flash drive actually falls into the unbranded or OEM universal drive category, as there is no official manufacturer that clearly identifies this product.
This flash drive is known as a native capacity fake USB, which means that while it may physically resemble a large capacity, it actually only has 4GB of usable storage space. With such a significant capacity limitation compared to today's standards, this flash drive still has a role to play in specialized applications, such as a lightweight operating system installation media, recovery tool, or as a configuration file store.
Tests were conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Based on tests with CrystalDiskMark, this flash drive recorded a read speed of 24.74 MB/s and a write speed of 9.42 MB/s, which is low but sufficient for basic use that does not require large amounts of data transfer.
Device Test:
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thursday, 16 October 2014 21:44:19 | Update: 22 hours ago
About Hardware WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
The WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 is a 3.5-inch HDD with a capacity of 320GB, using a 6Gbps SATA interface. This HDD has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, which provides better performance than 5400 RPM HDDs, especially for use in desktop PCs.
With 16MB of cache, this HDD offers sufficient transfer speeds for everyday computing needs, such as document storage, applications, and light games.
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:02:46 | Update: 2 months ago