TOSHIBA MK3265GSX
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| TOSHIBA MK3265GSX | 320 | 165 | 69 | 76 | 0.55 | 1.01 | 14.67 | 4.16 |
| TOSHIBA MK3265GSX | 320 | 126 | 66 | 60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| TOSHIBA MK3265GSX | 320 | 119 | 39 | 66 | 0.56 | 0.89 | 19.25 | 4.88 |
The measurement of the TOSHIBA MK3265GSX was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TOSHIBA MK3265GSX under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TOSHIBA MK3265GSX should be used.
The Toshiba MK3265GSX is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for use in laptops and compact desktop systems. This hard drive belongs to the Toshiba MK-GSX series of hard drives and offers a good balance of capacity, performance and energy efficiency. Here are the comprehensive details, technical specifications, features and application areas of this hard drive:
Technical details:
1. Model name:
- Toshiba MK3265GSX
2. Capacity:
- 320 GB
3. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch
- Typical for laptop hard drives and external hard drive enclosures.
4. Interface:
- SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II)
- Compatible with SATA II ports, backwards compatible with SATA I.
5. Rotation speed:
- 5,400 U/min
6. Cache memory:
- 8 MB
7. Data transfer rate:
- Read and write: Up to 300 MB/s (maximum transfer rate, depending on system and usage)
8. Search times:
- Average access time: Approx. 12 ms
9. Power consumption:
- Idle: About 1.5 W
- Under load: About 2.0 W
10. Weight:
- About 95 g
11. Operating temperature:
- 0°C to 60°C
12. Volume:
- Quiet in operation
Features:
1. Performance:
- The hard drive offers balanced performance with a rotation speed of 5,400 RPM and an 8 MB cache. This enables good data access and transfer speed for everyday tasks.
2. Energy efficiency:
- The hard drive is energy efficient, making it ideal for use in laptops where power consumption is an important consideration. The low power consumption helps extend the battery life of portable devices.
3. Silent Operation:
- Designed to operate quietly, the hard drive reduces noise during operation, contributing to a quieter work environment.
4. Shock Protection:
- Features shock and vibration protection mechanisms to maintain data integrity and protect the hard drive from physical damage.
5. Advanced Format Support:
- Support for Advanced Format, which improves storage density and increases efficiency. This allows for larger storage capacity on the hard disk.
6. S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring:
- Supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) to monitor the health of the hard drive and provide early warning of potential problems.
Areas of application:
1. Laptops:
- The MK3265GSX is ideal for use in laptops where the 2.5-inch form factor is required and a combination of capacity and energy efficiency is needed.
2. External Storage:
- With an appropriate external enclosure, the hard drive can also be used as an external storage solution to provide additional storage space for backup and data storage.
3. Compact desktop systems:
- Can be used in compact desktop systems that support 2.5-inch hard drives and where space saving is a concern.
4. Backup solutions:
- Suitable as a backup drive for important data and files as it offers sufficient capacity for regular backups.
5. Multimedia storage:
- Ideal for storing media content such as photos, videos and music. It offers enough capacity for an extensive digital media collection.
6. System-Upgrade:
- Can be used as an upgrade for existing systems that require additional storage space or where an old hard drive needs to be replaced.
Summary:
The Toshiba MK3265GSX is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 320 GB and a rotation speed of 5,400 rpm, designed for use in laptops and compact systems. It offers good performance for everyday tasks and is energy efficient, making it ideal for portable devices. The hard drive has an 8 MB cache, supports Advanced Format and offers SMART monitoring for data integrity. With its quiet operation and protection mechanism against shock and vibration, it is well suited for a wide range of applications, from laptops to external storage solutions.
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TOSHIBA MK3265GSX 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 TOSHIBA MK3265GSX.
The TOSHIBA MK3265GSX is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TOSHIBA MK3265GSX regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.