Average Bench: 86.6% (40th of 1015)

Based on 74,038 user benchmarks.  Model: TOSHIBA HDWD130

Very good average bench

The Toshiba P300 3TB averaged just 13.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the Toshiba P300 3TB near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 4K Random Mixed IO Speed 0.6MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Read Speed 1.06MB/s

Below average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Toshiba P300 3TB is 52.1%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Toshiba P300 3TB performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Sequential Mixed IO Speed 29.8MB/s
Avg. Sustained Write Speed 151MB/s
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Average Bench

(Based on 74,038 samples)
Min Avg Max
92.2 Read 151 190
95.8 Write 151 190
18.4 Mixed 29.8 46.5
95.8 SusWrite 151 190
87.1% 121 MB/s
Min Avg Max
0.8 4K Read 1.06 1.2
1.4 4K Write 2.07 2.4
0.4 4K Mixed 0.6 0.8
149% 1.24 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest HDD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
3TB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 190 183 188 188 186 186 MB/s
Read 192
Write 190
Mixed 30.8
SusWrite 187
108% 150 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.6
155% 1.33 MB/s
1.5TB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 165 167 168 167 167 166 MB/s
Read 150
Write 154
Mixed 32
SusWrite 167
91% 126 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
180% 1.4 MB/s
1.5TB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 133 143 141 145 142 MB/s
Read 139
Write 118
Mixed 50.1
SusWrite 139
81% 111 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.7
150% 1.17 MB/s
398GB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 111 111 111 112 112 110 MB/s
Read 146
Write 156
Mixed 25.1
SusWrite 111
79% 109 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.6
155% 1.33 MB/s
73GB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 90 96 108 80 77 MB/s
Read 160
Write 93.7
Mixed 35.8
SusWrite 90.2
69% 94.9 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.5
144% 1.27 MB/s
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MSRP ≈ $49 @ launch in Oct '15
AmazonUS HDWD130UZSVA $10018 mins
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Typical P300 3TB Builds (Compare 19,176 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 98%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 92%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02) - $130

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 110% - Outstanding Total price: $548

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5 years ago.

Really quiet and fast! Great value, especially on sale.


Excellent

5 years ago.

Bought two drives. Both became defective (extremely loud rotation sound while idling) within a day.


Excellent

6 years ago.

One excepcional HDD, velocity of write and read very Good! And your price, no comments... :D


Excellent

4 years ago.

Fast and big with great price.


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