Comparing: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS vs Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS and Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD, 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.
Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Seagate ST950032-5AS |
| Capacity: | 500GB |
| Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |
Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Micron MTFDHBA512QFD |
| Capacity: | 512GB |
| Interface: | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
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 | Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS | Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate | Micron |
| Format | HDD 2.5 | SSD M.2 NVMe 2280 |
| Capacity | 500GB | 512GB |
| Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
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 | Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS | Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 67.46 MB/s Write: 69.85 MB/s |
Read: 1490.00 MB/s Write: 943.78 MB/s |
| 2 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 58.09 MB/s Write: 62.91 MB/s |
Read: 2242.12 MB/s Write: 1148.16 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
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About Hardware Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS
The Seagate ST9500325AS is a 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) with a 2.5-inch form factor, designed specifically for laptops, notebooks and portable devices. Utilizing a SATA II interface (3.0 Gbps) and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this hard drive offers a combination of low power consumption and sufficient performance for everyday computing needs, such as document storage, media, and light operating system installations.
Equipped with 8MB of buffer cache, the Seagate ST9500325AS is capable of handling basic read/write activities steadily, though not as fast as modern solid-state drives (SSDs). Nevertheless, it remains a popular choice for budget-conscious systems, secondary data storage, or upgrading storage capacity without high costs. Compared to 7200 RPM HDDs, 5400 RPM models like these also generate less heat and noise, making them suitable for laptops that prioritize comfort and power efficiency.
Technically, this HDD has an average seek time of about 12ms and is designed to support daily workloads with a high level of reliability. In our data transfer speed benchmark tests, the Seagate ST9500325AS performed as follows:
- Read Speed (Sequential Read): ~58 MB/s
- Write Speed (Sequential Write): ~62 MB/s
While its performance is far below that of SSDs, it is still relevant for basic use, especially on older systems or when large capacity is more important than speed. The Seagate ST9500325AS is also commonly found as built-in storage on previous generation laptops, and is still widely used for backups, large media file storage, and as a portable storage solution with external enclosures.
Device Test:
Device: Lenovo Sabine B475
CPU: AMD A6-3400M
GPU: IGP Radeon HD 6520G
RAM: 2GB DDR3
Thursday, 24 November 2022 09:14:30 | Update: 1 month ago
About Hardware Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD
The Micron 2210 MTFDHBA512QFD is a 512GB capacity NVMe SSD that uses the PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface and utilizes QLC NAND flash, designed to provide the ideal combination of large capacity and affordability compared to TLC-based SSDs. One of the key components of this SSD's performance is the use of the Silicon Motion SM2263ENG controller, which is known for efficiently managing the high performance and low power consumption of QLC-based NVMe SSDs.
With this controller, the Micron 2210 is able to maximize the potential of QLC NAND while maintaining operational stability and efficiency. In tests using CrystalDiskMark, the SSD recorded speeds of up to 2242.12 MB/s read and 1148.16 MB/s write, while in AS-SSD Benchmark, the results were 1891.69 MB/s read and 629.64 MB/s write. This performance is perfectly sufficient for multitasking, fast system booting, and large file processing.
Testing was conducted on a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, with a 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4) RAM configuration and running Windows 10 and Windows 11 22H2 operating systems. These test platforms are representative of modern systems that are compatible with the high performance these SSDs offer.
With its M.2 2280 form factor and support for technologies such as TRIM, S.M.A.R.T. and LDPC ECC, the Micron 2210 512GB is suitable for laptop and desktop users who want fast and efficient storage with sufficient endurance for daily workloads and light-medium productivity.
Device Test:
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 22H2
Friday, 06 August 2021 04:34:19 | Update: 1 month ago