SSD Performance File Copy Tests

SSD Performance

In this round of benchmarks, we start off with our real-world file copy tests. Currently, certain controllers benefit from compressed files, while others don't. Certain storage units hate small files, others work well with them. So it only makes sense to do some manual tests on that.

File Copy

The most basic and simple test anyone can perform. We drop a 100 GB compressed file onto the SSD. That write number will fluctuate a bit here and there during the writing process. Let's have a peek:

Above: write test

Above: read test

Considering we're running over USB, not bad eh? Write performance is more restricted though, but at almost 600 MB/sec we can't complain really. 

Performance ISO Creation

An ISO file is often comprised of many files archived into a file-container, for example creating a DVD. Below, that situation is emulated. A fast writing SSD will be able to create an ISO much faster opposed to a slower writing SSD. In the chart below faster is better. Theta X5 btw is running over 40 Gbps Thunderbolt and would cost you € 449,- and something similar in USD.