Comparing: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS vs V-GeN 2GB MicroSD
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS and V-GeN 2GB MicroSD, 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 |
V-GeN 2GB MicroSD
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | V-GeN 2GB MicroSD |
| Capacity: | 2GB |
| Interface: | Standard SD |
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 | V-GeN 2GB MicroSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate | V-GeN |
| Format | HDD 2.5 | MicroSD |
| Capacity | 500GB | 2GB |
| Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | Standard SD |
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 | V-GeN 2GB MicroSD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 67.46 MB/s Write: 69.85 MB/s |
Read: 17.54 MB/s Write: 9.72 MB/s |
| 2 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 58.09 MB/s Write: 62.91 MB/s |
Read: 18.25 MB/s Write: 10.70 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 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: 3 weeks ago
About Hardware V-GeN 2GB MicroSD
V-GeN 2GB MicroSD is a small-capacity memory card that is still widely found in older devices such as feature phones, MP3 players, or early generation digital cameras. Using the conventional MicroSD standard, this card has high compatibility with various devices, although its data transfer performance is relatively low when compared to the new generation microSDHC or microSDXC cards.
With a capacity of only 2GB, these cards are more suitable for storing lightweight files such as text documents, configuration files, or a limited number of songs. Currently, cards like this are mostly utilized for special needs such as bootloader recovery, light backups, or simply backup storage for legacy systems.
The test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 with 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, running Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and using a VENTION USB 3.0 Card Reader with GL3224 controller connected to a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port.
From the performance testing results, the card recorded read speeds of 18.25 MB/s and write speeds of 10.70 MB/s in CrystalDiskMark. While in the Cross Platform Disk Test, the read speed reached 22.41 MB/s and write speed was 10.27 MB/s. These results reflect the typical performance of a low-capacity microSD, which is still sufficient for light use but clearly lags behind modern microSD cards.
Device Test:
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (using VENTION USB 3.0 Card Reader GL3224 Controller)
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
Sunday, 27 November 2011 21:52:31 | Update: 3 weeks ago