WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 200 | 97 | 71 | 0.68 | 1.56 | 9.94 | 3.00 |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 194 | 92 | 70 | 0.64 | 1.13 | 8.27 | 3.38 |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 148 | 68 | 59 | 0.49 | 0.97 | 13.99 | 4.51 |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 142 | 65 | 58 | 0.32 | 0.65 | 17.47 | 5.97 |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 140 | 83 | 57 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 136 | 65 | 49 | 0.49 | 1.08 | 17.11 | 4.52 |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 60 | 26 | 34 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 47 | 17 | 22 | 0.41 | 0.54 | 50.61 | 16.08 |
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.48 | 1.03 | ||
| WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 is a 1 TB hard drive from Western Digital, which belongs to the Caviar Green series. This hard drive is designed for desktop PCs and other storage applications and is characterized by its energy efficiency and quietness.
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 1 TB (terabyte) – Provides enough storage for a variety of data, including operating systems, applications, documents, music and videos.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inch – The standard form factor for desktop hard drives, suitable for most desktop PC cases.
3. Interface:
- SATA II (Serial ATA Revision 2.0) – Supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s (Gigabits per second).
4. Speed:
- 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) – The hard drive rotates at 5400 revolutions per minute, making it more energy efficient and quieter than 7200 RPM disks.
5. Cache memory:
- 32 MB – A 32 MB cache improves performance by caching frequently used data.
6. Average access time:
- 12 ms – The average time required to access data is typically slower on 5400 RPM hard drives than on 7200 RPM hard drives.
7. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- 750,000 hours – An estimate of the average operating hours between failures, indicating high reliability.
8. Power consumption:
- Operating current: Approx. 6.0 W
- No-load current: Approx. 3.0 W
- Power consumption: The hard drive is optimized for low power consumption, resulting in lower operating costs and less heat generation.
Features
1. Energy efficiency:
- Green Power Technology: Designed to minimize power consumption and reduce heat generation, ideal for environmentally conscious users.
2. Performance optimization:
- 5400 RPM: Offers a good balance between performance and energy efficiency, suitable for typical desktop use.
3. Cache memory:
- 32 MB Cache: Improves data transfer rates and overall performance through efficient data management.
4. Power saving features:
- Idle Standby Mode: Automatically shuts down the hard drive when inactive to further reduce power consumption.
5. Compatibility:
- Plug-and-Play: Easy to install into desktop PCs, no special drivers required.
Areas of application
1. Desktop computers:
- Main storage drive: Ideal for storing the operating system, programs, and general data storage.
2. Backup storage:
- Additional storage: Use as a secondary drive for backup of important data and archiving purposes.
3. Multimedia storage:
- Storing Music and Videos: Good for large media files and storing video recordings and music libraries.
4. Home and office applications:
- Everyday Uses: Suitable for everyday tasks and applications in home offices and small businesses.
Advantages
- Energy efficiency: The hard drive is designed for low power consumption and low heat generation, resulting in reduced operating costs.
- Good capacity: With 1 TB, it offers plenty of storage space for a variety of data.
- Quiet operation: 5400 RPM ensures quieter operation compared to faster disks.
- Reliability: High MTBF and robust performance ensure long-term data retention.
Disadvantages
- Slower speed: Compared to 7200 RPM or SSDs, data access performance may be slower.
- Not for high-performance applications: For applications that require high data transfer rates, such as modern gaming or intensive data processing, a faster hard drive or SSD might be more suitable.
- Mechanical Parts: Like all HDDs, this hard drive has mechanical parts that are more susceptible to wear and physical damage.
In summary, the WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 offers a solid and energy-efficient solution for desktop storage needs, ideal for users looking for large storage space with quiet operation and lower power consumption. It is well suited for everyday applications and storing large amounts of data, while its 5400 RPM speed may limit performance for certain applications.
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WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 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 WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device.
The WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD10EADS-65L5B1 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.