ST9640320AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST9640320AS | 640 | 180 | 79 | 78 | 0.89 | 0.82 | 10.20 | 4.66 |
| ST9640320AS | 640 | 179 | 79 | 75 | 1.11 | 0.76 | 8.32 | 4.68 |
| ST9640320AS | 640 | 162 | 72 | 69 | 0.80 | 0.70 | 11.00 | 5.56 |
| ST9640320AS | 640 | 93 | 41 | 36 | 0.82 | 0.73 | 12.23 | 5.43 |
The measurement of the ST9640320AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST9640320AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST9640320AS should be used.
The ST9640320AS is a 640 GB hard drive from Seagate that belongs to the Barracuda series and is designed for desktop PCs. This hard drive offers a good balance between capacity, performance and reliability.
Technical details:
- Capacity: 640GB.
- Form factor: 3.5 inches (standard size for desktop hard drives).
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s).
- Speed: 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute).
- Cache: 32 MB.
- Average access time: Approximately 8-9 ms.
- Operating temperature: Typically between 0°C and 60°C.
- Weight: Approximately 400-500 grams.
Features:
- High capacity: With 640 GB of storage space, the hard drive offers enough space for storing operating systems, applications and large amounts of data.
- Performance: The hard drive operates at 7200 RPM and a 32 MB cache, resulting in fast data access times and transfer speeds. This improves performance when processing data and accessing stored data.
- SATA II Interface: Support for SATA II enables data transfer rates of up to 3 Gb/s, providing solid performance for many desktop applications.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed to provide a good balance between performance and power consumption, which is especially beneficial for desktop systems.
- Reliability: With built-in technologies to reduce vibration and shock, the hard drive contributes to data integrity and long-term reliability.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for use in desktop PCs that require a reliable hard drive with a good mix of capacity and performance.
- Storage Upgrade: Useful as an upgrade for older systems that need additional storage or a performance boost.
- Backup and Storage: Good for storing and backing up data including documents, photos, videos and other important files.
- Multimedia Applications: Can be used to store large media files and support multimedia applications.
Summary:
The Seagate ST9640320AS is a 640 GB internal hard drive in 3.5-inch format, equipped with a SATA II interface and a speed of 7200 RPM. With a 32 MB cache and an average access time of around 8-9 ms, it offers good performance for everyday applications. The hard drive is particularly well suited for desktop computers that require a combination of capacity and performance, as well as for storage upgrades and managing large amounts of data. It offers a reliable solution for various storage requirements and is suitable for users who are looking for a balanced hard drive at a reasonable price.
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ST9640320AS 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 ST9640320AS.
The ST9640320AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST9640320AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.