Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device
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 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 13794 | 7336 | 4125 | 760.53 | 219.72 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 11569 | 6134 | 3755 | 716.35 | 202.89 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 10721 | 5341 | 3736 | 690.09 | 199.75 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 6214 | 2989 | 2249 | 189.91 | 146.74 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 4890 | 2811 | 1240 | 623.64 | 249.34 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 1505 | 488 | 474 | 300.75 | 318.49 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 1474 | 480 | 463 | 302.69 | 316.77 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device | 250 | 575 | 226 | 200 | 32.82 | 49.92 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
The measurement of the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device should be used.
The Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB is a Solid State Drive (SSD) from Samsung's 840 EVO series, known for its high performance and reliability. Here is the detailed information about this SSD:
Technical details
- Capacity: 250 GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Storage technology: 3D NAND (V-NAND)
- Controller: Samsung MDX Controller
- Cache memory: 256 MB DDR2 DRAM
- Data transfer rate:
- Read speed: Up to 540 MB/s
- Write speed: Up to 520 MB/s
- IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second):
- Random Read 4K: Up to 98,000 IOPS
- Random Write 4K: Up to 90,000 IOPS
- Power consumption:
- In operation: Approx. 2.8 W
- Idle: Approx. 0.5 W
Features
- 3D V-NAND Technology: Uses multi-layer NAND cells to improve storage density and performance, resulting in longer lifespan and better performance compared to 2D NAND.
- TurboWrite Technology: Increases write speed by using a single-level cell (SLC) buffer for writes, improving overall performance.
- SATA III Support: Provides high data transfer rates by utilizing the SATA III interface, which supports up to 6 Gb/s.
- Magician Software: Samsung offers Magician software, which can be used to manage the SSD, including firmware updates, performance optimization, and security management.
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: Ensures that stored data is encrypted and security is maintained without compromising performance.
- Wear-Leveling: Prevents premature wear of the memory cells by evenly distributing the write operations.
- TRIM support: Optimizes SSD performance by automatically releasing data blocks that are no longer needed.
Areas of application
- System Upgrade: Ideal for upgrading desktop computers or laptops to improve boot times and overall system performance.
- Laptop Performance: Improves the speed of laptops, especially older models that were previously equipped with traditional hard drives.
- Gaming: Accelerates loading times of games and applications through fast data access times.
- Data processing: Suitable for applications that require high data transfer rates, such as video editing and 3D rendering.
Physical dimensions
- Dimensions: 69.85 mm x 100.5 mm x 7 mm (W x L x H)
- Weight: Approximately 70 g
Perfomance
The Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB offers excellent performance for a wide range of applications. With a sequential read and write speed of up to 540 MB/s and 520 MB/s respectively, it is able to offer significant performance improvements over traditional hard drives. The high IOPS number ensures fast data access, which is particularly beneficial for random read and write operations.
Please note
- Firmware Updates: It is advisable to regularly update the firmware via the Samsung Magician software to benefit from performance improvements and new features.
- Compatibility: The SSD uses the SATA III interface but is backwards compatible with SATA II and SATA I ports. However, maximum performance is only achieved when using a SATA III connector.
Overall, the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB is a powerful and reliable SSD that offers excellent performance, high capacity and advanced features for various applications.
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Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB 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 Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device.
The Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.