Comparing: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX vs Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX and Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.

TOSHIBA MK3252GSX
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX |
Capacity: | 320GB |
Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |

Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
Capacity: | 160GB |
Interface: | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
Specification | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
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Brand | TOSHIBA | Hitachi |
Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 2.5 |
Capacity | 320GB | 160GB |
Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
Submission Comparison Table
Benchmark Software | TOSHIBA MK3252GSX | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
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AS-SSD |
Read: 47.61 MB/s Write: 49.25 MB/s |
Read: 46.32 MB/s Write: 44.14 MB/s |
ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 49.04 MB/s Write: 50.05 MB/s |
Read: 50.05 MB/s Write: 49.66 MB/s |
Cross Platform Disk Test |
Read: 41.16 MB/s Write: 26.45 MB/s |
Read: 44.79 MB/s Write: 39.00 MB/s |
CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 41.22 MB/s Write: 38.74 MB/s |
Read: 49.29 MB/s Write: 49.08 MB/s |
About Hardware TOSHIBA MK3252GSX
The TOSHIBA MK3252GSX is a 320GB HDD with a 2.5-inch form factor, designed for laptops and other mobile devices. It has a 3Gbps SATA interface and operates at a speed of 5400 RPM, which provides a balance between power efficiency and performance that is good enough for general use.
With 8MB of cache, this HDD can be used to store system files, documents, and music and video collections. Although SSDs have begun to replace them, this HDD is still an option for users looking for a more affordable storage solution.
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:43:42 | Update: 1 month ago
About Hardware Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is an HDD with a 160GB capacity and 2.5-inch size, designed for laptops and other portable applications. Unlike most laptop HDDs that operate at 5400 RPM, this model has a speed of 7200 RPM, providing faster read/write speeds than standard HDDs.
With 16MB of cache, this HDD offers better performance in handling heavier workloads, such as multitasking or applications with high I/O requirements. However, since its capacity is relatively small compared to today's standards, this HDD is more suitable for use as additional storage or for older systems that still use 2.5-inch HDDs.
Tested on:
Device: HP 1000 1b05au
Specs:
CPU: AMD E1-1200
OS: Windows 7
RAM: 2x2GB (Does not support dual channel due to limitations of the CPU, currently running single channel mode)
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 12:45:58 | Update: 3 weeks ago