INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 | 120 | 25743 | 8314 | 10110 | 1260.63 | 1051.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 | 120 | 25057 | 8112 | 9608 | 1329.24 | 1113.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 | 120 | 633 | 231 | 158 | 178.30 | 143.96 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
The measurement of the INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 should be used.
The Intel SSDSC2CW120A3 is a Solid State Drive (SSD) from Intel that is characterized by its high performance and reliability. It belongs to the Intel SSD 330 Series and offers a solid solution for use in various computers and laptops. Here is a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and application areas of the Intel SSDSC2CW120A3:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 120 Gigabyte (GB)
2. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch: The standard form factor for many SSDs and hard drives, allowing easy integration into desktop PCs and laptops.
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gbit/s): This interface offers a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s. The SSD is backwards compatible with SATA II and SATA I.
4. Memory chips:
- Intel 25nm NAND Flash: The SSD uses 25nm NAND flash technology, which offers a good balance between performance, capacity and cost.
5. Performance:
- Maximum sequential read performance: Up to approximately 500 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write performance: Up to approximately 450 MB/s
- Maximum random read performance (4K IOPS): Up to approximately 40,000 IOPS
- Maximum random write performance (4K IOPS): Up to approximately 60,000 IOPS
6. Operating temperature:
- Typically from 0°C to 70°C
7. Power consumption:
- In operation: About 2-3 watts
- At idle: Typically less than 1 watt
8. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Approximately 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 hours
9. Lifetime and TBW (Terabytes Written):
- Approximately 40 TBW to 60 TBW, depending on usage and specific model
10. Security features:
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: This feature protects stored data from unauthorized access.
Features
1. SATA III interface:
- Provides a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, improving performance compared to SATA II. Backward compatibility with older SATA versions allows use in different systems.
2. Intel 25nm NAND Flash Memory:
- Uses 25nm NAND technology for solid performance and value. While newer SSDs use 3D NAND, 25nm technology still offers reliable performance.
3. High speed:
- With sequential read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 450MB/s respectively, this SSD significantly improves system performance. This results in faster boot times and faster loading times for applications and files.
4. Energy efficiency:
- Designed to have low power consumption, which is especially beneficial for laptops as it extends battery life and reduces energy consumption.
5. Data encryption:
- Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption protects sensitive data and provides an additional layer of security.
6. Reliability:
- High MTBF and TBW ratings ensure a robust and durable storage solution suitable for daily use and demanding applications.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- Ideal as the main disk for desktop computers to quickly load the operating system and applications and improve overall performance.
2. Laptops and notebooks:
- The 2.5-inch size makes it perfect for laptops as it provides a powerful and compact solution for mobile computing.
3. Upgrade for older systems:
- An excellent way to upgrade older computers that still use traditional hard drives. The Intel SSDSC2CW120A3 can significantly improve performance and increase system responsiveness.
4. Gaming-PCs:
- Improves game loading times and system responsiveness, resulting in a better and smoother gaming experience.
5. Data-intensive applications:
- Suitable for everyday computing and basic applications that do not require extremely high speeds.
6. Backup and archiving systems:
- Also suitable for systems that perform regular backups or archiving tasks, especially when faster data processing is required.
Conclusion
The Intel SSDSC2CW120A3 offers a balanced mix of capacity, performance and price. With a capacity of 120 GB and support for the SATA III interface, this SSD offers solid performance for a wide range of applications. Its sequential read and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s and 450 MB/s respectively ensure improved system performance and reduced loading times. The 25nm NAND technology ensures reliable performance at a reasonable price. Support for hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption provides additional security for stored data. This SSD is an excellent choice for desktop PCs, laptops, upgrades for older systems and general storage applications that require good performance and reliability.
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INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3.
The INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the INTEL SSDSC2CW120A3 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.