Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 14490 | 7254 | 5024 | 612.47 | 382.54 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 11503 | 5760 | 3746 | 479.64 | 253.97 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 4876 | 2590 | 1553 | 261.59 | 188.11 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1656 | 522 | 508 | 388.31 | 351.35 | 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1637 | 520 | 506 | 363.86 | 345.71 | 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1560 | 510 | 488 | 298.65 | 309.88 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1528 | 490 | 462 | 384.05 | 344.67 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1519 | 493 | 456 | 313.48 | 346.88 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1486 | 501 | 485 | 275.53 | 219.37 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1448 | 498 | 478 | 248.60 | 205.35 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1403 | 496 | 464 | 185.29 | 173.12 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1356 | 389 | 501 | 278.65 | 104.93 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1340 | 493 | 477 | 253.78 | 157.49 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1304 | 470 | 449 | 367.77 | 151.06 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1264 | 468 | 407 | 151.30 | 118.47 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1264 | 468 | 407 | 151.30 | 118.47 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1264 | 468 | 407 | 151.30 | 118.47 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1264 | 468 | 407 | 151.30 | 118.47 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 1238 | 461 | 440 | 79.03 | 63.47 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 829 | 261 | 245 | 208.13 | 187.68 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 825 | 261 | 245 | 207.84 | 188.28 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 821 | 261 | 245 | 207.39 | 184.89 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 813 | 261 | 241 | 204.74 | 182.71 | 0.18 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 765 | 256 | 226 | 172.53 | 145.79 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 765 | 256 | 226 | 172.53 | 145.79 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 759 | 232 | 244 | 201.84 | 108.89 | 0.22 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 336 | 174 | 68 | 46.14 | 26.94 | 0.66 | 0.40 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 64 | 36 | 20 | 6.41 | 5.13 | 24.64 | 35.67 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB should be used.
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The Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB is a solid-state drive that combines technical sophistication with high performance. Here are the details of this SSD:
1. Technical details:
- Storage capacity: 120 GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inches (standard size for laptops and desktop PCs)
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Memory chip technology: MLC (Multi-Level Cell)
- Controller: Samsung MDX Controller
- DRAM Cache: 256MB LPDDR2
2. Functions:
- Read speed: Up to 540 MB/s
- Write speed: Up to 520 MB/s
- Random Read IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): Up to 97,000 IOPS
- Random Write IOPS: Up to 88,000 IOPS
- Wear Leveling: Integrated wear leveling extends the lifespan of the SSD by evenly distributing write operations across all memory cells.
- TRIM Support: TRIM improves SSD performance and longevity by allowing the drive to free up unused data blocks.
- Dynamic Thermal Guard: This technology protects the SSD from overheating by reducing performance at high temperatures.
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: Protects data with strong encryption to increase security.
3. Areas of application:
- System Drive: Ideal for installing operating systems to improve boot times and overall system performance.
- Performance boost for older computers: An SSD can provide a significant speed boost for older PCs and laptops that were originally equipped with HDDs.
- Storage Upgrade: Can be used as a secondary drive in systems that require fast data access time, such as applications or gaming.
4. Additional features:
- Software Tool: Samsung provides the “Samsung Magician” tool, which allows users to monitor SSD performance, perform firmware updates, and check SSD health.
- Energy Efficiency: The SSD is energy efficient and consumes less power compared to conventional HDDs, which is especially beneficial in mobile devices such as laptops.
5. Performance in everyday life:
Compared to traditional hard drives, the 840 EVO offers a significant improvement in speed. Operating system boot times are shortened, applications start faster and general data access is more efficient. The low latency and high IOPS make the SSD particularly suitable for applications that rely on fast data access.
In summary, the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB is a powerful and reliable drive that is a great choice for those who want the speed and reliability of solid-state drives at a reasonable price.
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Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB 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 Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB.
The Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.