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Apple SSD SM256E (Samsung)

The Apple SSD SM256E is a 256 GB solid state drive sourced from Samsung. The drive relies on the not-so-modern SATA III bus for data transfer.

TypeSSD
Size1.8
Capacity256 GB
InterfaceSATA III
ControllerSamsung S4LJ204X01 3-core ARM Controller

Benchmarks

AS SSD - Copy Game
min: 229.6     avg: 238.1     median: 238.1 (4%)     max: 246.5 MB/s
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AS SSD - Copy Program
min: 179.4     avg: 184.8     median: 184.8 (7%)     max: 190.1 MB/s
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AS SSD - Copy ISO
min: 297.5     avg: 313.8     median: 313.8 (1%)     max: 330.1 MB/s
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AS SSD - Score Total
min: 650     avg: 670     median: 670 (4%)     max: 690 Points
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AS SSD - Score Write
min: 176     avg: 187.5     median: 187.5 (3%)     max: 199 Points
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AS SSD - Score Read
min: 313     avg: 319.5     median: 319.5 (5%)     max: 326 Points
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AS SSD - Access Time Write *
min: 0.117     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (0%)     max: 0.118 ms
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AS SSD - Access Time Read *
min: 0.153     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (1%)     max: 0.21 ms
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AS SSD - 4K-64 Write
min: 106.9     avg: 123.3     median: 123.3 (2%)     max: 139.6 MB/s
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AS SSD - 4K-64 Read
min: 253.9     avg: 258.5     median: 258.5 (5%)     max: 263.1 MB/s
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AS SSD - 4K Write
min: 25.52     avg: 27.1     median: 27.1 (5%)     max: 28.73 MB/s
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AS SSD - 4K Read
min: 13.09     avg: 14.4     median: 14.4 (5%)     max: 15.77 MB/s
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AS SSD - Sequential Write
min: 405.9     avg: 439.8     median: 439.8 (4%)     max: 473.7 MB/s
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AS SSD - Sequential Read
min: 338.9     avg: 401.8     median: 401.8 (3%)     max: 464.7 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - 4K QD32 Write
min: 153.9     avg: 154.7     median: 154.7 (14%)     max: 155.5 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - 4K QD32 Read
min: 243.1     avg: 259.8     median: 259.8 (20%)     max: 276.4 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - 4K Write
min: 28.64     avg: 29     median: 29 (1%)     max: 29.26 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - 4K Read
min: 13.82     avg: 15.6     median: 15.6 (0%)     max: 17.36 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - 512K Write
min: 383.5     avg: 401.2     median: 401.2 (4%)     max: 418.9 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - 512K Read
min: 316     avg: 319.5     median: 319.5 (7%)     max: 323 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - Sequential Write
min: 416.3     avg: 430.5     median: 430.5 (4%)     max: 444.6 MB/s
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - Sequential Read
min: 461.9     avg: 468.4     median: 468.4 (5%)     max: 474.9 MB/s
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HD Tune Transfer Rate Minimum - HD Tune Transfer Rate Minimum
min: 211.8     avg: 239.9     median: 239.9 (12%)     max: 268 MB/s
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HD Tune Transfer Rate Average - HD Tune Transfer Rate Average
min: 218.4     avg: 249.3     median: 249.3 (10%)     max: 280.1 MB/s
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HD Tune Transfer Rate Maximum - HD Tune Transfer Rate Maximum
min: 242.5     avg: 267.4     median: 267.4 (11%)     max: 292.3 MB/s
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- Range of benchmark values
red legend - Average benchmark values
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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    Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD 250GB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade Desktop PC or Laptop Memory and Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users, MZ-77E250B/AM
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    OSCOO 512GB NVMe SSD for MacBook - PCIe Gen3.0x4 Internal SSD, Up to 2100MB/s, Compatible with MacBook Air 2013-2017, MacBook Pro 2013-2016, Mac mini 2014, iMac 2012-2018, Mac Pro 2013 - ON900A
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    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E250B/AM)
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    SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 256GB microSDXC 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, Expanded Storage for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME256KA/AM)

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Notebook reviews with Apple SSD SM256E (Samsung)

 

Review Apple MacBook Pro 13 Retina 2.5 GHz Late 2012

Hot stuff. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is now available with a high-resolution IPS display, a slimmer chassis, and new ports. The newcomer demands a price premium of 500 Euros (~$650) above the cost of the time-tested standard model. Do the changes really warrant the lofty starting price of 1750 Euros (~$2275)?
Intel Core i5-3210M, HD Graphics 4000, 13.3", 1.6 kg
 

Review Apple MacBook Pro 15 Retina 2.3 GHz Mid 2012

MacBook Pro meets Retina. At the WWDC 2012, Apple let the proverbial cat out of the bag. The company not only presented several updated models, but also introduced an all-new MacBook Pro with a 15-inch Retina display. The new model features an even slimmer aluminum unibody chassis and up-to-date hardware components. Is the price of 2279 Euro (MSRP) justified or is the older and time-tested model a better choice?
Intel Core i7-3615QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 15.4", 2 kg

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2012-10: Intel Core i5-3210M Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2012-10

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2012-06: Intel Core i7-3615QM NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 15.40", 2 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2012-06

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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2022-06-29)