Random Linux HDD Benchie

Hmm.

So, on a tech forum that I frequent, I had someone post a question regarding his HDD performace. He interestingly gave two results. On via HD Tach (no workie on Vista), and the second one using 'hdparm' on Linux (TADAA).

Well since I was teh bored amongst other things, I decided, why not give it a whirl (using my embedded snazzy Ubuntu Command Line of course!)...

RAID 0 with 3ware 9650SE-2LP & 2 WD 250GB RE3 drives (RAID Edition):
Timing cached reads: 20318 MB in 2.00 seconds = 10172.08 MB/sec
Timing buffered disk reads: 576 MB in 3.00 seconds = 191.74 MB/sec

Raptor X:
Timing cached reads: 20224 MB in 2.00 seconds = 10125.37 MB/sec
Timing buffered disk reads: 248 MB in 3.00 seconds = 82.62 MB/sec

I think its kinda impressive, especially considering the fact that the Raptors run at a brisk 10k RPM while the RE3s run at 7200 RPM.

Though I question the accuracy of this utility (hard to replicate results - then again, I am not completely versed in setting up my Ubuntu for a benchmarking environment. :p ).

Well enjoy it as is I guess... :p