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        This page contains the same information as the following page does, except the data has been formulated into graphs instead of screenshots of the actual performance figures. I highly recommend you view that page also as it is revealing to see the raw data instead of just the final figures. When testing hard drives, it's always nice to see a flat line in the drive performance data, instead of a jagged line. A flat line means the drive is very consistent in it's read and write performance, whereas the jagged line indicates slower performance (usually), and sometimes even more ambient noise.
        Peak Read Tests. Longer bars are better

        Sustained Read Tests. Longer bars are better

        Peak Write Tests. Longer bars are better

        Sustained Write Tests. Longer bars are better
        The above tests were performed using ATTO's Macintosh Express-Pro tools version 2.81. Disk cache levels were set to 8MB, and 2 samples were run. This test shows the maximum and sustained read and write speeds. This is an excellent benchmark test to show what drive & controller card give the ultimate performance boost to the Beige G3 system. Note that the drives, when paired with the right controller, could sustain in excess of 50MB per second.
        That's awesome performance!

        Click to read Page 3 - ATTO Express Pro-Tools Benchmark Screenshots & Graphs

        or, skip to page 4 if you don't want to see the raw data - MacBench 5 Testing

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