Average Bench: 97.8% (6th of 1015)

Based on 6,443 user benchmarks.  Models: WDC WD6002FZWX-00GBGB0, WDC WD6002FZWX-0, WDC WD60 02FZWX-00GBG, WDC WD6002FZWX-00GBG, WDC WD60 02FZWX-00GBGB0

Excellent average bench

The WD Black 6TB (2016) averaged just 2.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the WD Black 6TB (2016) near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 4K Random Write Speed 4.82MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Mixed IO Speed 0.7MB/s

Below average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the WD Black 6TB (2016) is 56.3%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the WD Black 6TB (2016) performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Sequential Mixed IO Speed 74.7MB/s
Avg. Sequential Read Speed 169MB/s
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Average Bench

(Based on 6,443 samples)
Min Avg Max
103 Read 169 212
113 Write 173 214
53.8 Mixed 74.7 87.8
109 SusWrite 171 214
107% 147 MB/s
Min Avg Max
0.8 4K Read 0.97 1.1
2.8 4K Write 4.82 6.3
0.4 4K Mixed 0.7 0.9
208% 2.17 MB/s
User Benchmarks Bench Sequential Random 4k Deep queue 4k
The fastest HDD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
4.5TB free
Firmware: 81.H0A81
SusWrite @10s intervals: 197 203 201 196 198 202 MB/s
Read 172
Write 189
Mixed 74.8
SusWrite 200
116% 159 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 4.2
4K Mixed 0.7
201% 2 MB/s
1.5TB free
Firmware: 81.H0A81
SusWrite @10s intervals: 152 156 153 155 151 156 MB/s
Read 197
Write 193
Mixed 75.5
SusWrite 154
113% 155 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 4.7
4K Mixed 0.5
180% 2.03 MB/s
3.5TB free
Firmware: 81.H0A81
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 182 186 169 182 183 MB/s
Read 106
Write 106
Mixed 58.8
SusWrite 180
82% 113 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 5.9
4K Mixed 0.5
206% 2.47 MB/s
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MSRP ≈ $300 @ launch in Dec '16
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Typical Black 6TB (2016) Builds (Compare 7,637 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 183%
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Desktop
Desktop 103%
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Workstation
Workstation 202%
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Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING - $500

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $1,392

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