iMac 2013 i7 3.5ghz - SSD speed test

[0111587]

EVO is better bang for the buck.

 

[zerozoneice]

Pro lasts longer because it's MLC. Evo lasts shorter because it's TLC, but cheaper.

Pros also have higher IOPS compared to Evo.

is it THAT much longer? i mean 20 years writing 100GB/day vs 30 years i wouldn't care...i'd go for the EVO since it's cheaper @ 512GB. The 512 PRO is almost as expensive as the 1TB EVO, wtf...

 

[yjchua95]

is it THAT much longer? i mean 20 years writing 100GB/day vs 30 years i wouldn't care...i'd go for the EVO since it's cheaper @ 512GB. The 512 PRO is almost as expensive as the 1TB EVO, wtf...

Let's put it this way.

Given the usage of 100GB/day, an Evo may last for just 3-5 years, while a Pro will last for at least 7-8 years.

The Pro is faster too with higher IOPS, because it's MLC, compared to the crappier TLC of the Evo.

You get what you pay for.

 

[zerozoneice]

Let's put it this way.

Given the usage of 100GB/day, an Evo may last for just 3-5 years, while a Pro will last for at least 7-8 years.

The Pro is faster too with higher IOPS, because it's MLC, compared to the crappier TLC of the Evo.

You get what you pay for.

hmm, yea.
question is if the iMac in which the SSD will reside in will last for 5-7 years on my desk

 

[yjchua95]

hmm, yea.
question is if the iMac in which the SSD will reside in will last for 5-7 years on my desk

I have a sunflower/lampshade iMac in my kitchen, and it's still running fine and well.

So yes, your Mac will last.

PS If you always handle large files like video editing, it's a no-brainer to get the Pro, because it can handle much more writes and speeds are also more stable.

 

[Macman45]

At the time of purchase, the largest SSD for the new iMac ( then ) was 768. Just not big enough for my use, so I went with the 3TB fusion drive and maxed out everything else. I have to say that although it's a hybrid, the drive is pretty nifty...not as fast as an SSD, but plenty fast for what I do.

 

[hfg]

Looks like the new blade SSDs do make a difference, at least on DiskTest results.

Here is a 2012 27" i7 with the 768GB SSD:

(4GB test file size)

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