WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 | 512 | 3312 | 1278 | 1354 | 341.20 | 261.48 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 | 512 | 3312 | 1278 | 1354 | 341.20 | 261.48 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 should be used.
The Western Digital WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 is an M.2 NVMe SSD designed for high performance and reliability in computers and laptops. Here is a detailed description of the model including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 512 GB (Gigabytes)
2. Form factor:
- M.2 2280 (22 mm wide, 80 mm long)
3. Interface:
- NVMe 1.3 via PCIe 3.0 x4
4. Storage technology:
- 3D NAND flash memory
5. Controllers:
- Western Digital controller, designed for NVMe SSDs
6. Read/Write speeds:
- Sequential Read: Up to 1,800 MB/s
- Sequential write: Up to 1,600 MB/s
7. Random Read/Write Speeds (4K):
- Random Read: Up to 170,000 IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second)
- Random Write: Up to 160,000 IOPS
8. TBW (Total Bytes Written):
- Approximately 300 TBW (depending on usage)
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- About 1.75 million hours
10. Operating temperature:
- 0°C to 70°C
11. Energy consumption:
- Idle: Approximately 0.5 W
- Operation: Approximately 3 W
Features
1. High performance:
- The SSD offers solid sequential read and write speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s and 1,600 MB/s respectively, providing good performance for everyday applications and system boot.
2. Compact form factor:
- The M.2 2280 form factor allows easy integration into modern laptops and desktop systems without additional cables or power supplies.
3. Energy efficiency:
- With low idle and operating power consumption, the SSD contributes to energy efficiency in mobile devices and laptops.
4. Reliability:
- A high MTBF of approximately 1.75 million hours and a TBW of 300 TBW ensure long life and reliability of data integrity.
5. Random IOPS performance:
- High random read and write speeds improve system responsiveness, especially during intensive applications and multitasking.
6. TRIM support:
- Support for the TRIM command helps optimize SSD performance over time by efficiently cleaning up data blocks that are no longer needed.
Areas of application
1. Desktop PCs:
- Ideal as a primary drive for desktop computers to ensure fast boot time, fast data access and system responsiveness.
2. Laptops:
- Perfect for laptops as the SSD's compact M.2 form factor and power efficiency make it an excellent choice for mobile computing.
3. Gaming:
- Reduces loading times and improves overall gaming performance with fast read and write speeds.
4. Professional applications:
- Suitable for professional applications such as video and image editing that require high write and read speeds.
5. System Upgrade:
- A great choice for upgrading existing systems to NVMe SSDs to increase performance and speed.
6. Multimedia applications:
- Useful for storing and quickly accessing large media files such as videos and photos.
Summary
The Western Digital WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 is a high-performance 512 GB NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor that impresses with its high speed, energy efficiency and reliability. With sequential read and write speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s and 1,600 MB/s respectively and high IOPS performance, it is ideal for desktop PCs, laptops, gaming, professional applications and as a system upgrade. It offers a good balance between performance and energy efficiency and is an excellent choice for modern storage needs.
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WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 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 WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014.
The WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1014 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.