3DMark Introduces New SSD Benchmark for Testing Loading Times in Games

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3DMark has added a new storage benchmark that allows users to determine how quickly their SSDs, hybrid drives, and other storage devices might load popular games such as Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, in addition to other performance metrics. Owners of the Advanced Edition of 3DMark ($29.99) can add the new storage benchmark to their testing suite for $2.99.



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The problem with many storage tests is that they use artificial, synthetic workloads to measure performance under ideal conditions. Results from these tests are hard to relate to practical, everyday needs, which is why the 3DMark Storage...

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[Dogsofjune]

Not at 2.99. There are more informative programs for free out there.

 

[termus]

The amount of content they stripped out and now charge for it not worth it.

 

[Grimlakin]

Run this testing suite on loop just to see how fast you can exhaust your super speed ssd!!