PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device | 256 | 1277 | 457 | 403 | 228.85 | 264.91 | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device | 256 | 1216 | 440 | 389 | 195.28 | 184.31 | 0.19 | 0.07 |
The measurement of the PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device should be used.
The Plextor PX-256M5Pro is a solid state drive (SSD) known for its high performance and reliability. Here is a detailed description of the drive, including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- Storage capacity: 256 GB
- This capacity provides sufficient storage space for operating systems, applications and a variety of data. Compared to hard drives, an SSD offers significantly higher performance due to its technology.
2. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s): The PX-256M5Pro uses the SATA III interface, which allows a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s (about 600 MB/s). This interface is widely used and offers a significant improvement over older SATA versions.
3. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch: The form factor is the standard for many SSDs and is commonly used in laptops and desktop computers. The 2.5 inch form factor allows for easy installation in most modern computers.
4. Controller:
- Marvell 88SS9187: The PX-256M5Pro uses the Marvell 88SS9187 controller. This controller is known for its good performance and support for advanced features such as TRIM and garbage collection.
5. Memory chip type:
- MLC (Multi-Level Cell): The SSD uses MLC memory cells that store two bits per cell. MLC memory offers a good balance between performance, capacity and cost, but with slightly lower write and read overhead compared to SLC (Single-Level Cell).
6. Read and write speed:
- Maximum sequential read speed: Up to 540 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write speed: Up to 430 MB/s
- These speeds offer a significant performance boost over traditional hard drives and are particularly useful for applications that require high data transfer rates.
7. Access times:
- Random Read/Write: The random read and write speeds are also important and show the SSD's ability to handle small amounts of data quickly. Typically, the PX-256M5Pro offers read and write speeds of up to 100,000 IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second).
8. TRIM and Garbage Collection:
- TRIM Support: Supports TRIM commands that maintain SSD performance over time by more efficiently deleting unneeded data.
- Garbage Collection: Automatically optimize performance by cleaning and consolidating memory blocks left by deleted files.
Features
1. Performance optimization:
- Fast read and write operations: Thanks to the Marvell controller and MLC memory cells, the PX-256M5Pro offers high data transfer rates and fast access times.
- DRAM Cache: Using DRAM as a cache further improves performance by providing frequently used data more quickly.
2. Reliability:
- ECC (Error Correction Code): The PX-256M5Pro uses ECC to detect and correct data errors, increasing data integrity and SSD reliability.
- Wear-Leveling: Techniques for evenly distributing write operations across all memory cells extend the lifespan of the SSD.
3. Energy efficiency:
- Low power consumption: SSDs consume less power than traditional hard drives, resulting in better energy efficiency and longer battery life in laptops.
4. Security:
- AES 256-bit encryption: Provides hardware-based encryption to protect data from unauthorized access.
5. Software-Tools:
- Plextor Toolbox: The SSD comes with management software that allows you to monitor the health of the SSD, perform firmware updates, and perform other maintenance tasks.
Scope
1. Desktop-Computer:
- Upgrade System Performance: The PX-256M5Pro is ideal for upgrading desktop PCs to significantly improve system performance. Faster operating system booting, faster application launches, and overall improved system response times are the main benefits.
2. Laptops:
- Energy Efficiency and Performance: In laptops, the PX-256M5Pro offers benefits such as better energy efficiency, resulting in longer battery life and faster access to data.
3. Gaming:
- Increased game performance: Gamers benefit from faster loading times and better performance when using SSDs, especially in games that require large amounts of data to load.
4. Creative applications:
- Data-intensive applications: Applications such as video editing and 3D rendering benefit from the SSD's fast read and write speeds, resulting in improved performance and faster processing times.
5. System drives:
- Primary drive for operating systems: The SSD is ideal as a primary drive for operating systems as it optimizes overall system performance through faster boot and load times.
6. Backup and storage expansion:
- Additional Storage: It can also be used as additional storage in systems that already have a primary drive to provide additional capacity and performance.
Conclusion
The Plextor PX-256M5Pro is a high-performance SSD that impresses with its high speed, reliability and energy efficiency. With a capacity of 256 GB, the SATA III interface and a powerful Marvell controller, it offers excellent performance for a wide range of applications, from everyday desktop use to demanding applications such as gaming and creative work. Support for features such as TRIM and AES encryption makes it a reliable and secure choice for modern computing environments.
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PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device 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 PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device.
The PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the PLEXTOR PX-256M5Pro ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.