CrystalDiskMark is a synthetic benchmark that tests both sequential and random small and mid-sized file transfers. It provides a quick look at best and worst case scenarios with regard to drive performance, best case being larger sequential transfers and worse case being small, random transfers.
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| CrystalDiskMark Benchmarks |
| Synthetic File Transfer Tests |
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We see more of the same in our CrystalDiskMark tests; for the most part, the My Book VelociRaptor Duo posts scores a step or two below the SATA-connected VelociRaptor but easily outpaces the rest of the field.
One exception is in the 4K transfer (read) test, where the WD VelociRaptor 600GB (noticing a VelociRaptor-heavy theme here?) delivered an ever-so-slightly better score than our test unit.
