Which hard drive is faster? (5400rpm SSHD vs 7200 rpm SSHD)

crazekid362 · Dec 15, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178359

OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178339

One is 7200 RPM with 32mb cache and the other 5400RPM but 64mb cache. I believe the "slower" 5400 RPM is actually the newer seagate generation of hybrid drives and is being touted as faster. But I'm not sure. Thanks.

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 15, 2013

the Seagate Momentus XT is a bit faster, but the one you linked is a refurbished drive mind you.

Seagate Momentus XT http://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/hdd.php?hdd=Seagate+ST95005620AS

Seagate Hybrid Drives http://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/hdd.php?hdd=Seagate+ST500LM000-1EJ162

leeb2013 · Dec 15, 2013

I saw a review recently that showed anything over 16MB cache on a HDD gave no advantage. I would go with a 7200rpm drive.

crazekid362 · Dec 15, 2013

Thanks guys. This is also for a PlayStation 3. Mainly for Gran Turismo 6 which I have purchased digitally, if it makes any difference.

crazekid362 · Dec 15, 2013

siddharthmukul007 :

I also forgot to mention the XT has 4gb nand flash while the other has 8gb. Would the greater amount of flash be better off in the long run for my needs?

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 15, 2013

you will be good with the Momentus XT.....cheers and have fun gaming

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 15, 2013

difference of 4 gigs wont be felt in the real world unless you use the same files and applications over and over and over again (has got to be a very small number though)

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