Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 11758 | 7110 | 2765 | 687.28 | 390.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 1419 | 475 | 458 | 295.15 | 313.00 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 1369 | 469 | 462 | 319.65 | 86.58 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 1048 | 472 | 348 | 131.75 | 40.28 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 886 | 270 | 262 | 208.90 | 200.34 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 886 | 272 | 262 | 209.39 | 198.73 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 861 | 268 | 259 | 207.95 | 184.94 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G should be used.
The Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB is a high-quality Solid State Drive (SSD) from Samsung's 850 EVO series. It offers excellent performance and reliability and is suitable for various applications and devices. Here is the detailed information:
Technical details
- Capacity: 500 GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Storage technology: V-NAND (3D NAND)
- Controller: Samsung MEX Controller
- Cache memory: 512 MB LPDDR2
- Data transfer rate:
- Read: Up to 540 MB/s
- Write: Up to 520 MB/s
- IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second):
- Random Read 4K: Up to 97,000 IOPS
- Random Write 4K: Up to 88,000 IOPS
- Power consumption:
- In operation: Approx. 2.3 W
- Idle: Approx. 0.5 W
Features
- Samsung V-NAND technology: Uses 3D NAND flash memory that allows more memory cells per chip, improving SSD performance and lifespan.
- TurboWrite Technology: Improves write speed by using a SLC (Single-Level Cell) buffer within the SSD.
- Magician Software: Provides a user interface for managing and monitoring the SSD, including firmware updates, performance optimization, and security features.
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: Secures data with powerful hardware encryption without sacrificing performance.
- Wear leveling and TRIM support: Optimizes SSD lifespan by evenly distributing writes across all memory cells and maintaining performance.
- Dynamic Thermal Guard: Monitors the temperature of the SSD and protects it from overheating to ensure long life and reliable performance.
Areas of application
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for upgrading desktop computers to improve system performance and responsiveness.
- Laptops: Provides a fast and energy efficient storage solution for laptops that require improved boot time and program speed.
- Gaming: Improves game loading times and overall performance through fast data access times.
- Professional applications: Suitable for applications that process large amounts of data, such as video editing, 3D rendering or data analysis.
Physical dimensions
- Dimensions: 69.85 mm x 100.5 mm x 6.8 mm (W x L x H)
- Weight: Approximately 69 g
Perfomance
The Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB offers excellent performance for a wide range of applications. With sequential read and write speeds of up to 540 MB/s and 520 MB/s respectively, it is significantly faster than traditional hard drives and offers a noticeable improvement in system speed and responsiveness.
Please note
- 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.
- Firmware Updates: It is recommended that you regularly update the firmware via Samsung Magician software to benefit from performance improvements and new features.
Overall, the Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB is a powerful and reliable SSD that offers excellent performance, high capacity and advanced features for various applications.
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Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G 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 850 EVO 500G.
The Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.