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 HDD with a capacity of 320GB, using a 6Gbps SATA interface. This HDD has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, which provides better performance than 5400 RPM HDDs, especially for use in desktop PCs.
With 16MB of cache, this HDD offers sufficient transfer speeds for everyday computing needs, such as document storage, applications, and light games.
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:02:46 | Update: 2 months 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: 1 month ago