KB each). This is often considered the most critical metric for everyday system responsiveness, as most Operating System (OS) tasks involve small, non-sequential file access. Queue Depth and Threads:
| Test | Read | Write | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SEQ1M Q8T1 | 7,000 MB/s | 5,000 MB/s | | SEQ1M Q1T1 | 4,500 MB/s | 4,000 MB/s | | RND4K Q32T16 | 600 MB/s | 500 MB/s | | RND4K Q1T1 | 80 MB/s | 250 MB/s | CrystalDiskMark
| Test | Read | Write | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SEQ1M Q8T1 | 180 MB/s | 170 MB/s | | SEQ1M Q1T1 | 175 MB/s | 165 MB/s | | RND4K Q32T16 | 2 MB/s | 3 MB/s | | RND4K Q1T1 | 0.8 MB/s | 1.5 MB/s | KB each)
Before diving into the "how," let's explore the "why." Why should the average user care about running a benchmark? It helps users decide where to store high-demand
It helps users decide where to store high-demand files—for instance, choosing between a NVMe SSD or a standard SATA SSD for video editing. Usage Considerations
It measures sequential and random read/write speeds — the two main factors affecting boot times, file transfers, and game loads.