Average Bench: 69.7% (125th of 1014)

Based on 138 user benchmarks.  Model: Hitachi HDS72303

Above average average bench

The Hitachi HDS72303 3TB averaged 30.3% 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 0.64MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Read Speed 0.92MB/s

Below average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Hitachi HDS72303 3TB is 51%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Hitachi HDS72303 3TB performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Sequential Mixed IO Speed 73.6MB/s
Avg. Sustained Write Speed 118MB/s
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Average Bench

(Based on 138 samples)
Min Avg Max
72.5 Read 123 176
74.8 Write 120 164
22.1 Mixed 73.6 146
38.4 SusWrite 118 170
79.9% 109 MB/s
Min Avg Max
0.46 4K Read 0.92 1.2
0.6 4K Write 1.74 2.21
0.2 4K Mixed 0.64 0.9
141% 1.1 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest HDD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
2.5TB free
Firmware: MKAO
SusWrite @10s intervals: 146 148 147 147 148 146 MB/s
Read 140
Write 146
Mixed 73.3
SusWrite 147
93% 127 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.8
186% 1.47 MB/s
3TB free
Firmware: A5C0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 144 144 144 143 140 143 MB/s
Read 142
Write 151
Mixed 75.4
SusWrite 143
94% 128 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.6
142% 1.13 MB/s
1.5TB free
Firmware: A390
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 130 132 131 132 132 MB/s
Read 142
Write 142
Mixed 75
SusWrite 131
90% 123 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
179% 1.27 MB/s
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 53,310,602 HDDs tested

Typical HDS72303 3TB Builds (Compare 1,946 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

System: HP Z840 Workstation

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 118% - Outstanding Total price: $95

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