Comparing: WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 vs Seagate ST1000LM035
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 and Seagate ST1000LM035, 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.
WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
| Capacity: | 320GB |
| Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Seagate ST1000LM035
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Seagate Mobile HDD ST1000LM035-1RK172 |
| Capacity: | 1TB |
| 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 | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 | Seagate ST1000LM035 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Western Digital | Seagate |
| Format | HDD 3.5 | HDD 2.5 |
| Capacity | 320GB | 1TB |
| Interface | SATA-III 6Gbps | 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 | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 | Seagate ST1000LM035 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 94.46 MB/s Write: 101.32 MB/s |
Read: 87.17 MB/s Write: 101.32 MB/s |
| 2 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 107.58 MB/s Write: 105.50 MB/s |
Read: 133.26 MB/s Write: 129.08 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 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
About Hardware Seagate ST1000LM035
The Seagate ST1000LM035-1RK172 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive with a 1TB capacity designed for use in laptops and other portable devices. It uses a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface and has a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, which makes it power efficient and quiet enough for daily computing needs.
Equipped with 128MB of cache, this model offers best-in-class read/write performance, suitable for storing data, documents, multimedia, and operating systems on laptops. It belongs to the Seagate Mobile HDD line, which is known for its balance between large capacity, low power consumption and slim dimensions.
Tested on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (i5-1135G7, Win11, USB 3.1 Gen1) using Harddrive Enclosure USB 3.0
Monday, 21 April 2025 20:36:51 | Update: 3 months ago