Average Bench: 42.5% (451st of 1015)

Based on 9,811 user benchmarks.  Models: HGST HTS725032A7E630, HITACHI HTS725032A7E630, HGST HTS725032A7E6300, HGST HTS725032A7E630

Below average average bench

The Hitachi HTS725032A7E630 320GB averaged 57.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 4K Random Mixed IO Speed 0.53MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Write Speed 1.37MB/s

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Hitachi HTS725032A7E630 320GB is 39%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Hitachi HTS725032A7E630 320GB performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Sequential Mixed IO Speed 22.6MB/s
Avg. Sequential Read Speed 73.8MB/s
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Average Bench

(Based on 9,811 samples)
Min Avg Max
14.8 Read 73.8 105
26.7 Write 80.5 106
13.5 Mixed 22.6 31.9
41 SusWrite 74.2 104
45.5% 62.8 MB/s
Min Avg Max
0.2 4K Read 0.58 0.8
0.5 4K Write 1.37 1.8
0.2 4K Mixed 0.53 0.7
108% 0.83 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest HDD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
254GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GHBOA500
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 93 97 90 96 96 MB/s
Read 91.8
Write 103
Mixed 22.1
SusWrite 92.7
56% 77.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
127% 1 MB/s
78GB free
Firmware: GHBOA440
SusWrite @10s intervals: 79 80 78 78 79 79 MB/s
Read 72
Write 78.2
Mixed 17.2
SusWrite 78.9
44% 61.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.6
126% 0.97 MB/s
179GB free
Firmware: GHBOA560
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 63 58 59 43 43 MB/s
Read 95.7
Write 89.1
Mixed 24.1
SusWrite 54.2
48% 65.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.4
88% 0.7 MB/s
105GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GHBOA440
SusWrite @10s intervals: 67 67 69 70 73 72 MB/s
Read 68.5
Write 68.7
Mixed 20.7
SusWrite 69.7
41% 56.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.5
118% 0.97 MB/s
93GB free
Firmware: GHBOA470
SusWrite @10s intervals: 48 59 49 71 72 71 MB/s
Read 67.4
Write 77.4
Mixed 18
SusWrite 61.7
41% 56.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.6
122% 0.87 MB/s
143GB free
Firmware: GHBZB550
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 59 59 58 58 59 MB/s
Read 47.4
Write 49.7
Mixed 10.4
SusWrite 58.5
30% 41.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.5
99% 0.7 MB/s
115GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GHBOA530
SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 76 72 76 71 70 MB/s
Read 3.2
Write 67.7
Mixed 6.5
SusWrite 72.9
27% 37.6 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.2
39% 0.37 MB/s
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Gaming 2%
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Desktop 48%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: HP EliteBook 8470p

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $227

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