Samsung SSD 840 Series 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 Series ATA Device | 120 | 947 | 501 | 124 | 266.05 | 86.90 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 120 | 921 | 490 | 133 | 235.19 | 70.24 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 120 | 598 | 258 | 123 | 128.31 | 116.84 | 0.27 | 0.13 |
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 120 | 543 | 246 | 106 | 91.87 | 89.28 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 250 | 542 | 191 | 183 | 27.36 | 69.13 | 0.21 | 0.08 |
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Samsung SSD 840 Series 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 Series ATA Device should be used.
The Samsung SSD 840 Series is a range of solid-state drives (SSDs) developed by Samsung. This series was first launched in 2012 and offers various models with different capacities and specifications. Here is a detailed description of the Samsung SSD 840 Series:
Technical details
1. Storage technology:
- Flash type: NAND flash memory
- NAND type: MLC (Multi-Level Cell) for the 840 standard model and TLC (Triple-Level Cell) for the 840 EVO model
2. Interface:
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
3. Capacities:
- 840: Available in sizes of 120 GB, 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB
- 840 EVO: Available in sizes of 120 GB, 250 GB, 500 GB, 750 GB and 1 TB
4. Performance:
- Read speed: Up to 530 MB/s
- Write speed: Up to 480 MB/s for the 840, up to 520 MB/s for the 840 EVO
- IOPS: Up to 97,000 IOPS (inputs/outputs per second) for the 840, up to 98,000 IOPS for the 840 EVO at 4K Random Write
5. Service life and reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 1.5 million hours
- TBW (Total Bytes Written): Varies by capacity and model, typically around 75 TBW for 250 GB and 150 TBW for 500 GB for 840 EVO
6. Power consumption:
- Power consumption: Typical 3.0 W, idle 0.5 W
Features
1. TRIM support: Improves performance and longevity by releasing unused data blocks and cleaning up the SSD.
2. Samsung Magician Software: A management and optimization tool that provides features such as firmware updates, performance optimization, and drive monitoring.
3. Wear Leveling: A technique for distributing writes across all memory cells to extend the lifespan of the SSD.
4. Warranty: Typically 3 year limited warranty.
Areas of application
1. Upgrade Computers: SSD 840 Series is ideal for upgrading desktop PCs and laptops to dramatically improve system performance and speed.
2. System and application boost: Due to the higher read speed compared to conventional hard drives, both the operating system and applications benefit from faster loading times and more responsive operation.
3. Mobile devices: With its robust design and energy efficiency, the SSD 840 is also suitable for use in mobile devices such as laptops and ultrabooks.
4. Multimedia applications: The high speed supports quick access to large files and improves performance when editing multimedia content.
5. Server and database applications: Due to high IOPS performance, these SSDs can also be used in servers and for data-intensive applications, although the higher end models are usually preferred for very demanding applications and continuous operation.
Conclusion
The Samsung SSD 840 Series offers excellent value for money for users who want to take advantage of the benefits of SSD technology, including improved speed, reliability and energy efficiency. This series was a significant improvement over traditional hard drives and paved the way for the further development of SSD technologies.
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Samsung SSD 840 Series 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 Series ATA Device.
The Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.