Seagate SSD
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Seagate SSD | 500 | 27631 | 8680 | 12195 | 875.29 | 721.49 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Seagate SSD | 250 | 1490 | 509 | 490 | 302.19 | 331.03 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Seagate SSD | 250 | 859 | 508 | 102 | 196.95 | 5.16 | 0.12 | 0.87 |
The measurement of the Seagate SSD was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Seagate SSD under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Seagate SSD should be used.
Seagate is a well-known manufacturer of storage solutions and offers a range of SSDs (solid-state drives) that come in different models and capacities. The exact specification may vary depending on the model, but here I will provide a comprehensive description of the typical features and specifications of Seagate SSDs, especially considering the popular product lines.
General Technical Details
- Capacity: Seagate SSDs are available in a variety of capacities, typically from 120GB up to 2TB or more, depending on the model and intended use.
- Form factor:
- 2.5 inch: The classic form factor for SSDs used in many laptops and desktops.
- M.2: A compact form factor used in modern laptops and ultrabooks, as well as some desktop systems.
- PCIe: Often in the form of M.2 or as an add-in card for higher speeds and performance.
- Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s): Standard interface for 2.5-inch SSDs.
- PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express): Higher performance and faster data transfer rates, often combined with NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) for even better performance.
- NAND type:
- TLC (Triple-Level Cell): Offers a good balance between performance, capacity and cost.
- QLC (Quad-Level Cell): Higher storage density, but may have slightly lower durability compared to TLC.
- MLC (Multi-Level Cell): Higher performance and durability compared to TLC, but more expensive.
Features
1. High performance:
- SATA SSDs: Typically read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 500 MB/s.
- PCIe SSDs: Can offer significantly faster speeds, often up to 3500MB/s or more in read speeds and up to 3000MB/s in write speeds, especially with NVMe SSDs.
2. NAND management technologies:
- Wear Leveling: Evenly distributes writes across all memory cells to extend the lifespan of the SSD.
- Garbage Collection: Optimizes performance by regularly cleaning up data that is no longer needed.
- TRIM Support: Improves SSD performance and longevity by allowing the operating system to mark unused data blocks.
3. Data security and reliability:
- ECC (Error Correction Code): Corrects errors that may occur when storing and retrieving data.
- SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology): Monitors the health of the SSD and warns of potential problems.
4. Energy efficiency:
- Seagate SSDs are designed to consume less power than traditional HDDs, which is especially beneficial for mobile devices such as laptops.
5. Software tools:
- Seagate Dashboard: A tool for managing and backing up data.
- SeaTools: A diagnostic software to check the health of the SSD and perform performance tests.
Areas of application
1. Upgrading desktops and laptops:
- Replacing a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) with a Seagate SSD can significantly improve system speed, reduce boot times, and increase overall system responsiveness.
2. Improve system performance:
- SSDs are ideal for accelerating operating systems, applications and databases that require fast access times.
3. Professional applications:
- For applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and other memory-intensive tasks, Seagate SSDs deliver high performance and reliability to streamline workflows.
4. Memory expansion:
- SSDs can be used as an additional storage solution for large amounts of data and projects to improve performance and access times.
5. Gaming:
- Players benefit from faster game loading times and shorter level load times, providing a smoother gaming experience.
Conclusion
Seagate offers a wide range of SSDs that cover different needs, from basic upgrades to high-performance applications. With form factors such as 2.5 inches and M.2 and interfaces such as SATA III and PCIe/NVMe, Seagate offers solutions for different use cases. The high performance, reliability and advanced technologies such as wear leveling and ECC make Seagate SSDs an excellent choice for users looking for a reliable and high-performance storage solution.
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Seagate SSD 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 Seagate SSD.
The Seagate SSD is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Seagate SSD regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.