Comparing: DDR3 SODIMM 1066MHz [Disk] vs Samsung EVO Plus 64GB

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About Hardware DDR3 SODIMM 1066MHz [Disk]

DDR3 SODIMM 1066MHz is a third-generation memory module with a speed of 1066MHz that is commonly used in laptops and small devices. With the SODIMM form factor, these modules are often the standard choice for mobile computing systems, serving as the main memory for running operating systems, applications, and light to medium multitasking processes.

However, in this particular experiment, two 1066MHz DDR3 SODIMM modules from Micron and ADATA (2GB capacity each) were uniquely configured as a RAMDisk, a temporary storage space that uses RAM capacity to simulate a storage drive with much higher access speeds than SSDs or HDDs.

The 1066MHz DDR3 SODIMM-based RAMDisk test was conducted on an HP 1000 1b05au laptop device, powered by an AMD E1-1200 processor. The system is equipped with a 2x2GB DDR3 SODIMM 1600MHz RAM configuration, but due to processor architecture limitations, the memory only runs in single channel mode with an effective speed of 1066MHz. The operating system used is Windows 7, and to create and manage the RAMDisk, two popular applications, SoftPerfect RAMDisk and ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver, were used. The configured RAMDisk size was 2GB, utilizing some of the available RAM capacity.

Even though the device specifications are old and have limited memory bandwidth, the RAMDisk configured in this system was still able to show excellent performance in the read and write speed benchmarks. Based on tests using CrystalDiskMark, the read speed reached 746.24 MB/s, while the write speed touched 828.18 MB/s. In a follow-up test using ATTO Disk Benchmark with a 64MB block size, the read speed increased to 1020.00 MB/s, and the write speed reached 1080.00 MB/s. These results prove that even on older systems, RAMDisk configurations are still capable of delivering very high I/O performance, far surpassing conventional storage such as HDDs or even some SSDs.

Analysis

The results show that a 1066MHz DDR3-based RAMDisk is still capable of delivering data transfer speeds on par with entry-level NVMe SSDs, even outperforming many SATA SSDs and leaving conventional HDDs far behind. This makes RAMDisks an ideal solution for temporary use such as:

• Application caching,
• Temporary file storage,
• Fast computing with high I/O,
• Software or script testing without the risk of contaminating the main file system.

Although limited to a small capacity (2GB in this test), RAMDisk is still very useful for specific needs, especially for users with more than enough RAM or older devices that want to maximize their performance.

Test on:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au
Specs: 
CPU: AMD E1-1200
OS: Windows 7
RAM: 2x2GB Single Channel 2 DIMM 1066MHz (Does not support dual channel due to limitations of the CPU, currently running single channel mode and 1066MHz)

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:27:32 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Samsung EVO Plus 64GB

Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC is a high-performance memory card designed to meet the modern storage needs of devices such as smartphones, tablets, action cams, drones, and gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch. With a speed rating of UHS-I, Class 10, U1/V10, the card is capable of achieving read speeds of up to 130MB/s, making it an ideal choice for recording Full HD videos, storing high-resolution photos, and running mobile apps or games smoothly.

Using Samsung's advanced NAND flash technology, the EVO Plus delivers reliable performance and high durability in long-term use. The card has also passed tests to withstand extreme conditions-water resistance, heat and cold resistance, X-ray resistance, and magnetic field resistance, making it perfect for outdoor photographers, travelers, and other active users who are often in extreme environments.

Samsung also includes an SD adapter in the sales package, allowing users to utilize this card in DSLR cameras, camcorders, or laptops with standard SD slots. The exFAT file system support by default makes it compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, and others.

This card was tested using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6, which features an Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350 GPU, 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD internal storage. The device was tested at a room temperature of 30°C based on the DHT11 sensor, and using a Lexar RW450 rev B card reader with a GL3231S controller via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. The test was conducted under new card conditions, with no files, and using the default settings in Device Manager (Quick Removal on).

Benchmark results using CrystalDiskMark show a very impressive performance, with a read speed of 124.57 MB/s and a write speed of 34.55 MB/s. These figures reflect the high speed and stable performance offered by the EVO Plus 64GB, making it very competitive in its class.

Overall, the Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC is a fast, reliable and durable storage solution. Suitable for a variety of purposes-from storing multimedia content to expanding the storage capacity of mobile devices-the card delivers optimal performance with the trusted quality of the Samsung brand. For users who need a fast microSD card with high durability and broad support for modern devices, EVO Plus is a highly recommended choice.

Device Test (Testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
Device Specs: i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350, 12GB RAM 3200MHz (4+8), 512GB NVMe SSD, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Windows 11 Home 23H2
Card Reader: Lexar RW450 rev B (GL3231S Controller)
Room Temperature: 30 celcius based on DHT11 Sensors

* This experiment is run when the item is newly purchased, no files condition (0% usage), exFAT file system (default), Device Manager Policy: Quick Removal (Default).

Saturday, 13 January 2024 14:28:11 | Update: 1 month ago