Comparing: PNY CS900 250GB vs Western Digital PC SN740
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: PNY CS900 250GB and Western Digital PC SN740, 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.

PNY CS900 250GB
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | PNY CS900 250GB |
Capacity: | 250GB |
Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |

Western Digital PC SN740
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | PC SN740 |
Capacity: | 512GB |
Interface: | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
Specification Comparison Table
Specification | PNY CS900 250GB | Western Digital PC SN740 |
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Brand | PNY | Western Digital |
Format | SSD 2.5 | SSD M.2 NVMe 2280 |
Capacity | 250GB | 512GB |
Interface | SATA-III 6Gbps | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
Submission Comparison Table
Benchmark Software | PNY CS900 250GB | Western Digital PC SN740 |
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AS-SSD |
Read: 444.94 MB/s Write: 397.23 MB/s |
Read: 3795.33 MB/s Write: 1879.37 MB/s |
ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 542.37 MB/s Write: 505.26 MB/s |
Read: 4720.00 MB/s Write: 3670.00 MB/s |
Cross Platform Disk Test |
Read: 415.87 MB/s Write: 214.49 MB/s |
Read: 3410.00 MB/s Write: 1550.00 MB/s |
CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 535.26 MB/s Write: 478.16 MB/s |
Read: 3913.58 MB/s Write: 3453.18 MB/s |
About Hardware PNY CS900 250GB
The PNY CS900 250GB is a 6Gbps SATA-based SSD, designed as an upgrade solution for users looking to increase system performance from HDD to SSD at an affordable price.
It offers read speeds of up to 535MB/s and write speeds of up to 500MB/s, providing significant improvements in boot times, application loading and file transfer speeds over traditional HDDs. With 3D NAND technology, the CS900 also offers better power efficiency.
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 05:42:07 | Update: 1 month ago
About Hardware Western Digital PC SN740
The Western Digital PC SN740 is a high-performance NVMe SSD designed for ultrabooks, business laptops, and compact computing devices. Featuring the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol, this SSD delivers blazing-fast speeds for seamless multitasking and data-intensive applications.
Available in various capacities, including 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB, the SN740 is built using Western Digital's 3D NAND technology, ensuring excellent power efficiency, reliability, and endurance. Its M.2 2230 and M.2 2280 form factors make it compatible with a wide range of modern devices, particularly those requiring a compact yet powerful storage solution.
With enhanced security features and power efficiency optimizations, the WD PC SN740 is an excellent choice for professionals and tech enthusiasts looking for a balance of speed, durability, and energy efficiency.
In this test, it runs on PCIe 3.0 x4 because the laptop which by default uses PC SN740 turns out to run PCIe 3.0 x4.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 13:16:33 | Update: 1 month ago