Comparing: TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN vs WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN 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.
TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN |
| Capacity: | 640GB |
| Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |
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 | TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TOSHIBA | Western Digital |
| Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 3.5 |
| Capacity | 640GB | 320GB |
| Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | 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 | TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 35.61 MB/s Write: 34.36 MB/s |
Read: 94.46 MB/s Write: 101.32 MB/s |
| 2 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 92.45 MB/s Write: 86.30 MB/s |
Read: 107.58 MB/s Write: 105.50 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
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About Hardware TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN
The TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN is a thick 2.5-inch hard disk with 640GB of storage capacity, designed to meet the needs of laptops and external storage devices. This HDD uses a SATA II (3.0 Gbps) interface and operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, resulting in a blend of power efficiency and storage capacity large enough for everyday needs.
Equipped with an 8MB cache buffer, the TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN is capable of handling light tasks such as storing documents, multimedia files, and running simple applications. Although its read and write speeds are not as fast as modern SSDs, this HDD is still a reliable and cost-effective storage solution, especially for users of older laptops or HDD-based systems that are still in good working order.
Physically, the drive typically uses two platters and four heads, which is common in mid-capacity HDDs like the 640GB. The drive also performed quite stably in speed testing, using the CrystalDiskMark application, the Hard Drive achieved a sequential read of 92.45 MB/s and a sequential write of 86.30 MB/s, depending on system conditions and data fragmentation.
Tests were conducted using an HP 1000 1b05au Laptop using a DVD Slot (HDD Caddy) and for CrystalDiskMark testing using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 Laptop using a USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure, thus reflecting real performance in everyday usage scenarios. With the combination of large capacity and low power consumption, TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN is an ideal choice for users who want large-capacity internal storage without sacrificing power efficiency, such as for data backup, multimedia files, or secondary operating systems.
Device Test:
Device: HP 1000 1b05au (HDD Caddy), IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (HDD Enclosure)
Specs: E1-1200, 4GB RAM, SATA-II, Win7 | i5-1135G7, 12GB RAM, USB 3.0
Saturday, 06 June 2020 11:11:25 | Update: 1 month ago
About Hardware WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
The WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) that comes with a 320GB capacity, designed specifically for storage needs on desktop computers. Part of the Western Digital Caviar Blue family, this HDD uses a SATA-III 6Gbps interface that provides better data transfer speeds than the previous generation (SATA-II).
With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a 16MB buffer cache, this drive offers reliable performance for a variety of daily computing activities. From storing documents, running office applications, to playing light games, the WDC WD3200AAKX is able to accommodate the needs of home and office users with maintained stability.
It uses a single disk and two head configuration, which helps to maintain data transfer efficiency and reliability. In tests using a ThinkCentre M58 system with an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, 3GB DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7 operating system, the performance of this HDD was very good for its capacity class. Testing with CrystalDiskMark showed read speeds of 107.58 MB/s and write speeds of 105.50 MB/s, proving that this HDD is still relevant for legacy systems and light computing tasks today.
As part of the WD Caviar Blue line, the WD3200AAKX is designed with a blend of performance and reliability, making it a popular choice for desktop PC users who need a 7200 RPM speed drive at an affordable price. It can be used as a primary or secondary drive for legacy operating systems, data storage, or as an upgrade solution from older, lower-speed HDDs.
Device test (tesbed):
Device: ThinkCenter M58
CPU: Core 2 Duo E7500
RAM: 3GB DDR3
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:02:46 | Update: 1 month ago