WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 | 500 | 331 | 142 | 155 | 3.29 | 2.38 | 10.64 | 2.31 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 | 500 | 186 | 108 | 56 | 0.98 | 0.77 | 10.52 | 11.59 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 | 500 | 142 | 64 | 56 | 0.69 | 0.97 | 12.83 | 4.56 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 | 500 | 109 | 27 | 58 | 1.41 | 1.12 | 8.21 | 3.05 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 | 500 | 97 | 33 | 48 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 26.38 | 6.59 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 should be used.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0, also known as Western Digital WD Blue 500GB, is an internal hard drive designed to meet a variety of storage needs in desktop PCs and external enclosures.
Technical details:
- Capacity: 500GB
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gbit/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gbit/s)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- Cache: 16 MB
- Transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s (typical)
- Power consumption:
- Idle: Approx. 6 W
- Operation: Approx. 9 W
Features:
- Capacity: With 500 GB, this hard drive offers enough storage for operating systems, applications and personal data.
- Performance: The 7200 RPM rotation speed and 16 MB cache enable fast data access times and high transfer rates, improving overall system performance.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed with efficient power management to minimize power consumption, especially beneficial for desktop PCs.
- Reliability: The WD Blue series is known for its robustness and reliability, with advanced error correction mechanisms and data integrity protection.
Areas of application:
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for use in desktop systems that require additional storage for operating systems, applications and personal files.
- Data Storage: Well suited for storing large amounts of data such as movies, music and documents.
- Backup Solutions: Useful for creating backups and securing important data due to its large capacity and reliable performance.
- External Enclosures: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide portable storage solutions.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 offers solid performance and capacity, making it a good choice for users looking for a reliable and cost-effective storage solution for their desktop PCs or external storage needs.
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WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 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-08U6AA0.