TOSHIBA MK3252GSX
Capacity : 320GB
Family : MK-3252GSX
Number of Plates : 2
Number of Heads : 4
Rotation : 5400RPM
Interface : SATA-II 3Gbps
Form Factor : 2.5 SATA HDD
Buffer : 8192KB
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Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:43 | Update at 1 month ago
Hardware Benchmark Record
This table displays the scores or sequential read & write speeds (for storage types) of various synthetic benchmark applications commonly used to test hardware performance. You can click on the score column to view the submissions page by ID. At that URL, you can browse the submitted results of each application, including viewing screenshots of the benchmark results. For screenshots of benchmark results, you can click the "View" button in the screenshot column.
In total, there are 4 submissions across 4 different benchmark applications, each testing the hardware from a unique angle. This variety allows you to draw a more comprehensive conclusion about the hardware's real-world performance.
| No | Benchmark | SEQ Read | SEQ Write | Facebook/Benchmark URL | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS-SSD | 47.61 MB/s | 49.25 MB/s | https://bit.ly/3fsDP6w | ||
| ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M | 49.04 MB/s | 50.05 MB/s | https://bit.ly/3DteGQR | ||
| Cross Platform Disk Test | 41.16 MB/s | 26.45 MB/s | http://bit.ly/3tSLTkh | ||
| CrystalDiskMark | 41.22 MB/s | 38.74 MB/s | https://bit.ly/3THHhtf |
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CrystalDiskMark
| Rank | Hardware | Read | Write | Performance Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | 49.29 MB/s | 49.08 MB/s | 123.0% |
| Higher | Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB | 89.08 MB/s | 19.50 MB/s | 135.8% |
| This Hardware | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX | 41.22 MB/s | 38.74 MB/s | 100% |
| Lower | Verbatim STORE N GO 16GB | 30.57 MB/s | 28.48 MB/s | 73.8% |
| Lower | SanDisk Ultra MicroSDHC 8GB | 46.70 MB/s | 11.73 MB/s | 73.1% |
AS-SSD
| Rank | Hardware | Read | Write | Performance Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher | Kingston Canvas Select Plus MicroSDXC 64GB | 87.60 MB/s | 16.22 MB/s | 107.2% |
| Higher | Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C | 54.55 MB/s | 52.68 MB/s | 110.7% |
| This Hardware | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX | 47.61 MB/s | 49.25 MB/s | 100% |
| Lower | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | 46.32 MB/s | 44.14 MB/s | 93.4% |
| Lower | SanDisk Ultra MicroSDHC 8GB | 44.93 MB/s | 5.63 MB/s | 52.2% |
ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M
| Rank | Hardware | Read | Write | Performance Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | 50.05 MB/s | 49.66 MB/s | 100.6% |
| Higher | Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C | 51.51 MB/s | 50.44 MB/s | 102.9% |
| This Hardware | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX | 49.04 MB/s | 50.05 MB/s | 100% |
| Lower | TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN | 35.61 MB/s | 34.36 MB/s | 70.6% |
| Lower | SanDisk Ultra MicroSDHC 8GB | 44.83 MB/s | 5.64 MB/s | 50.9% |
Cross Platform Disk Test
| Rank | Hardware | Read | Write | Performance Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | 44.79 MB/s | 39.00 MB/s | 123.9% |
| Higher | Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB | 88.66 MB/s | 12.57 MB/s | 149.7% |
| This Hardware | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX | 41.16 MB/s | 26.45 MB/s | 100% |
| Lower | Hitachi HTS543232A7A384 | 41.11 MB/s | 17.51 MB/s | 86.7% |
| Lower | SanDisk Ultra MicroSDHC 8GB | 44.50 MB/s | 4.72 MB/s | 72.8% |
About TOSHIBA MK3252GSX
The TOSHIBA MK3252GSX is a chunky 2.5-inch hard disk with a 320GB capacity, specifically designed for use in laptops and other mobile devices. Using a SATA II (3.0 Gbps) interface and operating at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, this HDD offers a balance between power efficiency and basic performance, making it an ideal solution for everyday use.
Equipped with 8MB of buffer cache, the drive is capable enough to handle common storage needs such as operating system files, work documents, music collections, and medium-resolution videos. Although it cannot match the speed of a solid-state drive (SSD), the TOSHIBA MK3252GSX remains an affordable alternative for users who prioritize storage capacity at a more economical price.
Physically, this hard disk generally uses two platters and four heads to read and write data, a standard configuration for a 320GB HDD. In synthetic testing, the read and sequential speed was 41.22 MB/s and the write speed was 38.74 MB/s, depending on system conditions and data fragmentation.
Despite the growing popularity of SSDs, the TOSHIBA MK3252GSX remains relevant as a backup storage solution or as a cost-effective upgrade for older laptops that still rely on mechanical storage media. Its ample capacity and power efficiency make it suitable for use in educational systems, netbooks or home computers with light to medium storage requirements.
Device Test:
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