ST1000DX001-1CM162
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 392 | 197 | 165 | 0.90 | 4.90 | 4.02 | 0.75 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 342 | 143 | 169 | 3.78 | 4.94 | 4.39 | 0.76 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 340 | 140 | 168 | 5.32 | 4.76 | 6.96 | 0.77 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 336 | 137 | 168 | 1.24 | 5.01 | 5.26 | 0.72 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 306 | 110 | 164 | 4.23 | 4.89 | 4.18 | 0.73 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 305 | 112 | 158 | 4.93 | 5.02 | 6.08 | 0.70 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 305 | 112 | 158 | 4.93 | 5.02 | 6.08 | 0.70 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 299 | 102 | 165 | 3.79 | 4.93 | 4.53 | 0.77 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 295 | 97 | 167 | 4.43 | 4.85 | 4.71 | 0.73 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 295 | 104 | 159 | 4.34 | 4.59 | 4.36 | 0.73 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 290 | 89 | 168 | 4.60 | 4.89 | 6.41 | 0.76 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 279 | 55 | 184 | 1.38 | 2.90 | 10.95 | 0.78 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 278 | 76 | 171 | 0.91 | 4.60 | 5.09 | 0.74 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 267 | 69 | 165 | 4.61 | 4.95 | 4.92 | 0.74 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 267 | 77 | 157 | 1.02 | 4.60 | 4.33 | 0.73 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 265 | 60 | 174 | 1.92 | 4.71 | 5.89 | 0.75 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 262 | 74 | 158 | 1.33 | 4.89 | 4.40 | 0.75 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 259 | 73 | 155 | 4.13 | 5.01 | 4.82 | 0.77 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 250 | 59 | 159 | 4.00 | 4.92 | 4.64 | 0.76 |
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 213 | 67 | 146 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST1000DX001-1CM162 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.85 | 0.75 |
The measurement of the ST1000DX001-1CM162 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST1000DX001-1CM162 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST1000DX001-1CM162 should be used.
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The ST1000DX001-1CM162 is a 1TB hard drive from the Seagate Desktop SSHD series. It is a hybrid drive (SSHD) that combines the advantages of conventional magnetic hard drives (HDDs) with the speed advantages of a solid-state drive (SSD). The technical details, functions and areas of application of this hard drive are described below.
Technical details
- Model number: ST1000DX001-1CM162- Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- Cache (buffer size): 64 MB DRAM cache (for HDD part)
- NAND Flash (SSD part): 8 GB NAND Flash memory
- Maximum data transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s (read/write)
- Reliability: Mean time to failure (MTBF) of 300,000 hours
- Height: 20.17 mm
- Weight: approx. 400 g
- Power consumption:
- Idle: approx. 2.5 W
- Operation: approx. 6.7 W
Functions and features
1. SSHD (Solid State Hybrid Drive) technology: The ST1000DX001 combines a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) with a small, fast flash memory (SSD). The 8 GB NAND flash memory serves as a cache to store frequently used data and make it available more quickly. This leads to a significant increase in performance in loading times and operating system boots.2. Adaptive Memoryâ„¢ Technology: This technology learns the user's usage habits and stores frequently used files and programs in the fast NAND flash memory to optimize access times to this data.
3. 7200 RPM: With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, the drive offers a high data transfer rate for conventional magnetic hard drives. This results in better performance compared to 5400 RPM drives.
4. Large 64 MB cache: The additional 64 MB DRAM cache further improves data throughput and reduces latency when processing large amounts of data.
5. High Data Density: The ST1000DX001 disks have high data density, enabling more efficient storage and improved performance.
6. SATA III interface: The SATA III interface offers a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 6 Gb/s. This ensures that data transfer is efficient and the hard drive can be optimally connected to modern systems.
Areas of application
1. Desktop Computers: The ST1000DX001 is ideal for desktop PCs that require both large storage capacities and fast access times. SSHD technology offers a cost-effective solution for users who want the benefits of an SSD without the price of a large SSD.2. Gaming PCs: The ST1000DX001 is well suited for gaming PCs due to faster loading times for games and the operating system. Games that are played frequently will benefit from the faster SSD part, while the HDD provides ample storage for large games and media libraries.
3. Home office and office applications: For work environments in which several programs are running simultaneously, the SSD cache ensures that frequently used applications start faster and run more smoothly. This makes the ST1000DX001 particularly interesting for productivity-oriented users.
4. Multimedia storage: Those who store large amounts of multimedia content such as videos, music or photos benefit from the large capacity of the HDD and the faster loading times for frequently used media content thanks to the SSD component.
5. Cost-effective alternative to pure SSDs: For users who want the speed advantage of an SSD but don't want to pay the higher cost of large SSDs, the ST1000DX001 offers a good middle ground. It is less expensive than large SSDs, but still offers improved performance over pure HDDs.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Improved performance: Thanks to hybrid technology and SSD cache, the ST1000DX001 offers faster access times than conventional HDDs.
- Large storage capacity: With 1 TB, it offers enough space for large amounts of data.
- Cost-effective: Offers good value for money compared to pure SSDs.
Disadvantages:
- Limited SSD cache: With only 8GB of flash storage, not all applications can be accelerated, especially for users who use many different programs.
- Performance not comparable to large SSDs: Despite the speed advantages compared to pure HDDs, the performance lags behind real SSD drives.
Conclusion
The ST1000DX001-1CM162 is a high-performance 1TB hybrid hard drive that combines the storage capacity of a conventional hard drive with the speed of an SSD cache. It is particularly suitable for users who need high capacity but do not want to forego the speed advantages of SSDs. It offers a good mix of capacity, speed and cost savings, especially in the desktop and gaming sectors.---
ST1000DX001-1CM162 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 ST1000DX001-1CM162.
The ST1000DX001-1CM162 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST1000DX001-1CM162 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.