WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 448 | 195 | 180 | 2.99 | 2.40 | 4.31 | 1.69 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 426 | 184 | 173 | 2.97 | 2.37 | 4.44 | 1.78 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 414 | 183 | 163 | 3.16 | 2.31 | 4.39 | 1.77 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 414 | 183 | 163 | 3.16 | 2.31 | 4.39 | 1.77 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 398 | 181 | 154 | 2.32 | 2.06 | 4.85 | 2.05 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 388 | 174 | 165 | 1.54 | 1.56 | 7.49 | 2.74 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 375 | 166 | 144 | 3.42 | 2.45 | 3.20 | 2.01 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 368 | 172 | 143 | 1.93 | 1.70 | 6.07 | 2.34 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 366 | 168 | 134 | 2.26 | 1.79 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 362 | 166 | 150 | 1.55 | 1.53 | 7.69 | 2.55 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 361 | 166 | 150 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 361 | 166 | 150 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 359 | 163 | 142 | 1.72 | 1.70 | 5.88 | 2.49 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 348 | 163 | 133 | 1.46 | 1.37 | 7.05 | 2.88 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 347 | 161 | 122 | 1.96 | 1.67 | 4.79 | 2.59 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 345 | 153 | 146 | 1.29 | 1.20 | 10.07 | 3.15 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 339 | 153 | 140 | 1.19 | 1.36 | 9.04 | 3.23 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 337 | 152 | 139 | 1.40 | 1.29 | 9.39 | 3.23 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 330 | 153 | 133 | 1.12 | 1.35 | 9.68 | 3.39 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 302 | 144 | 125 | 0.55 | 1.42 | 7.33 | 2.58 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 290 | 179 | 70 | 2.89 | 1.85 | 4.55 | 5.53 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 285 | 132 | 118 | 0.81 | 1.01 | 13.98 | 3.96 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 284 | 124 | 123 | 1.12 | 1.36 | 10.36 | 3.33 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 283 | 124 | 116 | 1.09 | 1.27 | 13.00 | 3.83 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 279 | 124 | 105 | 1.39 | 1.28 | 12.54 | 3.14 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 272 | 121 | 112 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 11.76 | 3.58 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 256 | 124 | 93 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 14.15 | 4.04 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 252 | 120 | 105 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 16.26 | 5.58 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 246 | 115 | 95 | 1.18 | 1.32 | 6.84 | 3.02 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 240 | 99 | 101 | 0.96 | 0.87 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 210 | 95 | 85 | 0.83 | 0.96 | 10.56 | 4.31 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 135 | 52 | 54 | 1.21 | 1.37 | 12.87 | 4.21 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 82 | 49 | 20 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 32.64 | 12.11 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 82 | 49 | 20 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 32.64 | 12.11 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 82 | 49 | 20 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 32.64 | 12.11 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 82 | 49 | 20 | 1.01 | 0.77 | 32.64 | 12.11 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.58 | 2.70 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.58 | 2.70 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.05 | 2.91 |
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.09 | 2.32 |
The measurement of the WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 should be used.
WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0
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The WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 is a 1 terabyte (TB) internal hard drive from the Western Digital Caviar Blue series. This hard drive is known for its high reliability, speed and suitability for desktop computer systems. Below you will find a detailed description of the hard drive, including its technical details, features and areas of application.
Technical details
- Model number: WD10EZEX-08WN4A0- Serie: Western Digital Caviar Blue
- Capacity: 1 TB (1 terabyte, approx. 1000 GB)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches (standard size for desktop PCs)
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 64 MB
- Data transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s (read/write under optimal conditions)
- Height: 26.1 mm
- Weight: 450 grams
Functions
1. High Speed: Thanks to the 7200 RPM rotation speed and SATA III interface, the WD10EZEX offers fast data transfer and quick system boot, making it well suited for common desktop applications.2. 64MB Cache: The 64MB cache memory improves data processing by making frequently used data accessible more quickly, improving performance during simultaneous read and write operations.
3. SATA III: With a bandwidth of up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s), the SATA III interface is faster than previous versions. This means faster data transfers and better overall performance.
4. Advanced Format (AF): The hard drive uses advanced sector formatting technology that uses larger sectors (4 KB instead of the traditional 512 bytes). This increases storage efficiency and reduces overhead, resulting in better use of storage space.
5. NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: This technology prevents the read/write head from resting directly on the disk surface, reducing wear and increasing the lifespan of the hard drive.
6. Quiet Operation: Western Digital Blue hard drives are known for their relatively quiet operation, which is achieved through special dampening technologies that minimize vibrations.
7. Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed for improved energy efficiency, which is particularly beneficial for continuous operation in desktop systems or when used in energy-efficient PCs.
Areas of application
1. Desktop PCs: The WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 is ideal for use in desktop computers, where it can be used as a primary hard drive for operating systems, applications and data, or as secondary storage for larger amounts of data.2. Gaming PCs: With its 7200 rpm speed and large storage capacity, it is also suitable for gaming PCs where fast loading times and enough space for games are required.
3. Workstations: For workstations that have high storage requirements, such as graphic design, video editing or programming, the WD10EZEX offers solid performance and sufficient storage space.
4. Home Servers and NAS (limited): Although the WD Blue series is primarily designed for the desktop, it can be used in home servers or small network attached storage (NAS), but not under constant heavy load. For NAS systems, however, Western Digital recommends its Red series, as it is specifically optimized for continuous operation and RAID configurations.
5. Storage expansion: As a cost-effective way to expand storage in existing systems, the hard drive is ideal for creating more space for multimedia files, photos, videos or backups.
Comparison to other models
The WD10EZEX is part of the WD Blue series, which offers a good balance of performance, reliability and price. Compared to Western Digital's Green models, which are designed for energy efficiency and have a lower rotation speed, the WD Blue is faster and better suited to everyday desktop tasks. The WD Black series, on the other hand, is designed for maximum performance and offers a longer warranty and higher speeds, but at a higher price.Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Fast speed of 7200 rpm ensures high performance.- Good value for money for home and office use.
- Reliable for daily desktop use.
- 64 MB cache supports better data processing.
- High storage capacity of 1 TB for a variety of applications.
Disadvantages:
- Not optimized for continuous operation or NAS systems.- No SSD performance: Although it is fast for an HDD, it cannot keep up with the speeds of modern SSDs.
- Limited warranty period (usually 2-3 years).
Conclusion
The WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 is a great choice for users who need a reliable and cost-effective solution for their desktop computers. With its combination of speed, storage capacity and reliability, it is well suited for everyday applications, from data storage to supporting gaming setups and workstations. However, those looking for the highest performance or continuous 24/7 operation should look to alternatives such as SSDs or Western Digital's Black or Red series.---
WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 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 WD10EZEX-08WN4A0.
The WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.