We can see that there is a small hit to small file performance, however, this is mainly due to the new Spectre/Meltdown patch.Ĭrystal Disk Benchmark is used to measure read and write performance through a sampling of random data which is, for the most part, incompressible.

In ATTO we can see that the MX500 M2 easily exceeds its rated read and write speeds and actually was able to deliver 563MB/s read and 525MB/s write. Manufacturers prefer this method of testing as it deals with raw (compressible) data rather than random (includes incompressible data) which, although more realistic, results in lower performance results. ATTO uses RAW or compressible data and, for our benchmarks, we use a set length of 256mb and test both the read and write performance of various transfer sizes ranging from 0.5 to 8192kb. You can see the drive supports S.M.A.R.T., APM, NCQ, TRIM, and DevSleep.įor testing the drive we will be using the following benchmarking programs, we have provided links to each so you can run the benchmarks on your drive for comparison.ATTO Disk Benchmark is perhaps one of the oldest benchmarks going and is definitely the main staple for manufacturer performance specifications. Opening up CrystalDiskInfo we can see all of the information on each drive. With the drives installed and formatted you have 489 GB of usable space on the 525 GB drive and 978 GB on the 1050 GB drive. Just like any 2.5-inch SATA solid state drives you just need to install them in your system and power it on.

The NAND packages are Micron 3D TLC NAND packages. This 4-channel controller features ONFI 3/Toggle 2 support at 400MT/s, 256 AES encryption, and Low power support with integrated DEVSLP (Device Sleep). For those wondering the drive is powered by the Marvell 88SS1074 controller. For a full run-down of that it looks like be sure to check out our original review of the drive.

The Crucial MX300 is your typical 2.5-inch solid state drive.

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