Comparing: SanDisk Ultra SDHC 32GB vs GeForce MX350 [Disk]

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About Hardware SanDisk Ultra SDHC 32GB

SanDisk Ultra SDHC 32GB is an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) format memory card designed to meet the storage needs of devices such as digital cameras, camcorders, and other devices that use full-size SD cards. With a storage capacity of 32GB, this card is capable of storing hundreds to thousands of high-resolution photos, Full HD videos, and other multimedia files efficiently and securely.

Carrying a Class 10 speed class with UHS-I (Ultra High Speed Class 1) support, the SanDisk Ultra SDHC offers reliable performance for uninterrupted Full HD video recording, as well as speeding up the data transfer process from the card to a computer or other device. In tests using the VENTION USB 3.0 Card Reader with GL3224 controller, connected to a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop via USB 3.1 Gen 1, the card showed solid performance. The CrystalDiskMark benchmark recorded read speeds of up to 93.56 MB/s and write speeds of 22.42 MB/s, while testing using ATTO Disk Benchmark (64M) showed results of 91.32 MB/s for read and 21.96 MB/s for write, proving consistent speeds for everyday use.

The physical gray design of the SanDisk Ultra series signifies the quality and durability that has been trusted by millions of users around the world. The card is also resistant to extreme temperatures, shock, X-rays, and water, making it suitable for use in a variety of conditions.

With its blend of sizable capacity, high performance, and broad compatibility, the SanDisk Ultra SDHC 32GB is an ideal choice for amateur photographers, entry-level DSLR camera users, and camcorder owners looking for the best SD card for video recording and photo storage at an affordable price. A great solution for users who want a full-size memory card that is fast, powerful, and reliable.

Device Test (testbed):

Via: VENTION USB 3.0 Card Reader GL3224 Controller
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1

Sunday, 05 March 2023 03:01:01 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware GeForce MX350 [Disk]

The NVIDIA GeForce MX350 is an entry-level GPU designed for thin and light laptops, delivering significant graphics performance improvements over the processor's built-in iGPU. The GPU is based on the Pascal architecture with 640 CUDA Cores, and features 2GB or 4GB of GDDR5 memory with 64-bit bus width. The MX350 is generally used for light graphics tasks such as photo editing, light video, and casual gaming, and provides GPU acceleration for CUDA-enabled creative applications.

But in this particular test, a portion of the video memory (VRAM) on the GeForce MX350 was configured as a VRAMDisk. The concept of a VRAMDisk is similar to a RAMDisk, but it uses the VRAM of the GPU as a super-fast storage medium. VRAMDisk allows the creation of temporary, high-speed drives that can be utilized for technical experiments, speed testing, or graphics caching in certain scenarios. Although its capacity is limited and volatile (data is lost on reboot), the high bandwidth and low latency of VRAM provide compelling performance in certain contexts.

The tests were conducted on a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop with Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 3200MHz dual channel RAM, and Windows 11 22H2 operating system. The VRAMDisk was created from a 2GB GeForce MX350 GPU, with virtual disk sizes of 1GB and 1.5GB, using special software called GPU RAM Drive.

Benchmark results with CrystalDiskMark recorded read speeds of 1113.58 MB/s and write speeds of 995.48 MB/s, showing the high bandwidth potential of VRAM as a temporary storage medium. Although the performance does not match DDR4-based RAMDisks, VRAMDisks remain a unique and attractive solution for certain technical purposes, especially for users who want to utilize idle VRAM for fast I/O processes. With its dedicated laptop GPU form factor and PCIe x4 Gen 3.0 interface, the GeForce MX350 VRAMDisk opens up new exploration possibilities in the world of experimental graphics-based high-speed storage.

Device test (testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: i5 1135G7
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Friday, 06 August 2021 04:34:19 | Update: 1 month ago