SiSoft Sandra 2012 - Removable Storage Test |
Source:Sandra |
|
Sandra
is designed to test the theoretical power of a complete system and
individual components. The numbers taken though are again, purely theoretical and
may not represent real world performance. Higher numbers represent better
performance.
Sandra 2012 Removable Storage Read / Write Tests
(MB/s)
|
|
Cap. |
Data
Interface |
4
KB Test
(MB/s) |
64
KB Test (MB/s) |
1MB
Test
(MB/s) |
16MB
Test
(MB/s) |
256MB Test
(MB/s) |
|
|
|
Read |
Write |
Read |
Write |
Read |
Write |
Read |
Write |
Read |
Write |
| Lexar
JumpDrive |
64GB |
USB 3.0 |
3.48 |
0.343 |
13.48 |
5.18 |
37.69 |
64.9 |
57.38 |
102.4 |
168.55 |
110.73 |
| SanDisk Extreme |
64GB |
USB 3.0 |
5.72 |
2 |
88.38 |
61.28 |
165.88 |
158 |
169 |
33.08 |
188.4 |
159.83 |
| Patriot Memory |
64GB |
USB 3.0 |
5.82 |
0.233 |
53.33 |
3.24 |
67.5 |
15.81 |
96.34 |
18.56 |
122.39 |
45.76 |
| Supertalent Luxio |
64GB |
USB 2.0 |
3.0 |
0.129 |
25.15 |
2.24 |
29.24 |
8.7 |
30.36 |
10.78 |
29.12 |
15.00 | |
In
Sandra 2012, the Lexar JumpDrive Triton
64GB USB 3.0 flash drive results
peak at 168MB/s (read) and 110MB/s (write) in the 256MB file test.
By comparison, the SanDisk Extreme scores 188MB/s & 159MB/s, respectively.
| 8.5GB Single File Time Transfer
Test |
|
|
For this
test a single 8.5GB, high definition 1080p .MKV movie
file is copied from a Western Digital Raptor WD740 system disk to the removable storage
device, then from the removable storage device to the system disk. Teracopy is
used to monitor transfer times and speeds. While this test is influenced by the
system disk SATA controller, it provides a straightforward real world indication of sustained transfer
rates. Higher transfer speeds and lower transfer times are best. Speed and time are monitored with
TeraCopy.
8.5GB Single File Time/Transfer
Test
( Lower times are best
) |
| Removable
Storage |
Cap. |
Data
Interface |
Write TO
Removable
Storage |
Read
FROM Removable Storage
|
|
|
|
Speed |
Time |
Speed |
Time |
| Lexar
JumpDrive |
64GB |
USB 3.0 |
48MB/s |
2:51 |
59MB/s |
2:21 |
| SanDisk Extreme |
64GB |
USB 3.0 |
66MB/s |
2:05 |
58MB/s |
2:23 |
| Patriot Memory |
64GB |
USB 3.0 |
52MB/s |
2:39 |
53MB/s |
2:36 |
| Supertalent Luxio |
64GB |
USB 2.0 |
18MB/s |
7:33 |
28MB/s |
4:54 | |
The single large file time transfer test is a sign
of the times; how long must you wait to share a HD 1080p 8.5GB MKV movie
with a friend? I'm sure there are more technical ways of approaching
removable storage device, but this is practical and fun!
Lexar's JumpDrive Triton 64GB USB 3.0 flash drive was able to
copy a 8.5GB file from the host computer in 2:51 (48MB/s) via the USB
3.0 port. Reading from the drive was quick to, 2:21 (59MB/s).
|
Lexar
JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0
storage
|
Conclusions
To be useful, a USB memory
stick should just work; plug it in, copy files back and forth and toss it
in a pocket without fear of something breaking. The quicker it moves data
and the more data it holds, all the better. With a demonstrated peak sequential
read speed of 178MB/s Read and 180MB/s Write in the 1,000MB
CrystalDiskMark test, Lexar's 64GB USB 3.0 JumpDrive Triton flash
drive meets its advertised speeds.
If you've been sitting on the fence, now is the time
to retire that collection of old USB 2.0 thumb drives and upgrade into
one, large capacity USB 3.0 drive.
With a cost of around $1.89 per GB of storage, or $121USD/CDN for the 64GB
flash drive, the Lexar JumpDrive Triton is a pretty good package.
The Lexar
JumpDrive
Triton does require a motherboard or laptop with a USB 3.0 port to take
full advantage of the interface, but most desktop PCs since 2010 and notebooks released
in 2012 come with a couple USB 3.0 ports.
While the SanDisk Extreme proved itself a bit quicker and cheaper, if style
is your game and you want a metal USB 3.0 drive that doesn't feel flimsy in the
hand (as the SD Extreme felt at times), then the Lexar JumpDrive Triton is well
worth your consideration... or perhaps as a stocking stuffer for that special
geek?
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