WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device | 500 | 258 | 118 | 108 | 0.73 | 1.33 | 8.74 | 3.41 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device | 500 | 85 | 37 | 32 | 0.61 | 1.12 | 25.69 | 5.49 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device | 500 | 73 | 22 | 36 | 0.71 | 1.11 | 19.49 | 5.81 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.35 | 4.38 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX-003CA1 is an internal hard drive from the WD Caviar Blue series designed for desktop computers and other applications that require a reliable and high-performance storage solution.
Technical details:
- Model: Western Digital WD5000AAKX-003CA1
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (Serial ATA 6 Gb/s)
- Rotation speed: 7,200 rpm
- Buffer size: 16 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms
- Data transfer rate: Up to 6 Gb/s (depending on the interface)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Power consumption: Typically about 6.6 watts when running and about 5.0 watts when idle
- Dimensions: Approx. 147mm x 101.6mm x 25.4mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 625 grams
Features:
- SATA III interface: Supports data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, ensuring fast data transfer and system performance.
- 7,200 RPM rotation speed: Provides good performance with fast access times for most desktop applications.
- 16MB Cache: The larger cache improves performance by caching frequently accessed data, resulting in faster access speeds.
- Reliability: Designed for high reliability, with an average operating life of approximately 600,000 hours.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed to optimize energy consumption and minimize heat generation.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: Ideal as a primary hard drive for desktop PCs to store operating systems, applications and personal data.
- Data storage: Suitable for storing documents, photos, videos, music and other data.
- Backup Solutions: Can be used as a backup drive to provide additional security for important data.
- Multimedia Applications: Good for storing and editing media files such as large videos and extensive music libraries.
- Upgrade from older systems: Can serve as an upgrade for older computers that may still have previous generation HDDs.
Summary:
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX-003CA1 is a 500 GB internal hard drive with a SATA III interface known for its reliability and performance. With a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM and a 16 MB cache, it offers solid performance for desktop computer use, data storage and backup needs. The hard drive is suitable for various applications, including storing media files and using it as a system drive in desktop computers. It offers a good balance between capacity, speed and reliability, making it a popular choice for various storage needs.
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WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 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 WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AAKX-003CA1 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.