Intel SSD 510 Series 120GB PC Mark Vantage Performance on SATA2 SATA3 RAID0 Linus Tech Tips
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ncix.com Intel's SSD 510 series of drives delivers killer performance.
Check out how it compares to the Revodrive X2 in PC Mark Vantage and also how using a SATA3 6.0Gb/s connection aids in performance versus an older SATA2 3.0Gb/s connection!
The video presents a benchmarking session of Intel SSD 510 series 120GB drives, focusing on how their PC Mark Vantage performance varies across configurations and interfaces. Linus tests single-drive setups on both SATA 3 6 Gbps and SATA 2 3 Gbps controllers, then expands to RAID 0 configurations with two drives, and finally compares these results to the OCZ RevoDrive X2 as a reference point. The host explains that upgrading from SATA 2 to SATA 3 yields about a 30% performance boost for single-drive operations, with larger sequential tasks showing more pronounced gains. He also notes that the benefit of RAID 0 depends on the workload, with video editing and large file transfers showing clear advantage from the wider bandwidth, while some tasks like Windows Vista startup may not see dramatic improvements. The discussion includes insights on how onboard RAID versus a dedicated RAID controller (LSI 926 8i) performs, highlighting that the dedicated controller generally delivers stronger random read/write results, though overall scores can vary due to specific software components like Windows Media Center. In the final portion, Linus positions the Intel 510s against the RevoDrive X2 (four SandForce drives in RAID 0) to illustrate relative strengths and weaknesses across different applications, noting that some scenarios favor the RevoDrive while others favor two 510s on the motherboard controller. The video ends with a recap of the key findings and a reminder to subscribe for more Linus Tech Tips content, including unboxings and reviews.
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Questions answered
- How does upgrading from a SATA 2 to a SATA 3 connection impact Intel SSD 510 120GB performance in PC Mark Vantage according to the video?
- Upgrading from SATA 2 to SATA 3 yields about a 30 percent performance boost for single-drive configurations, with larger files and sequential workloads showing the most benefit.
- What differences were observed between onboard RAID and a dedicated RAID controller in the tests?
- The dedicated RAID controller generally provided better random reads and writes, leading to higher scores in many tests, though some tasks like Windows Media Center performed better on onboard RAID, affecting the overall totals.
- How does the dual Intel 510 setup compare to the OCZ RevoDrive X2 in the benchmarks shown?
- The RevoDrive X2 can outperform the two 510s in some applications, particularly those benefiting from heavy random access, but the 510s on RAID 0 also excel in other scenarios such as certain application loads and antivirus performance.