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SSD Benchmark

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Spec score 6.5 #27 of 29 in Disk Benchmark Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
SSD Benchmark is a simple disk benchmark that measures writing performance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Audience
The project describes itself as a simple command-line disk benchmark tool.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The README directs users who want a feature to file an issue on GitHub.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The public repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The GitHub account identifies Sven Kanoldt as a software engineer and Rust enthusiast.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Block size
The `--block-size` option changes the block size; the documented default is 8 MB.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Block size option
Users can set the block size with --block-size; the documented default is 8 MB.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Directory option
The -d or --directory option lets users choose the directory to test.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download platforms
The latest listed release provides binaries for Apple Silicon and Intel macOS, ARM64 and x64 Windows, and ARM64 and x64 MUSL Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Install options
The README lists Docker, Homebrew, Snap, and Cargo installation methods.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended audience
The README presents it as a command-line disk benchmark for users checking disk write performance on macOS and Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker location
The maker's GitHub profile lists Munich, Germany.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable limitation
The project describes the tool as having one purpose: measuring disk write performance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Results
The example output reports write throughput and IOPS, along with cycle timing statistics such as the minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Target directory
By default, it measures the disk under the current working directory, and the `--directory` option selects another directory.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Test method
It writes random 8 MB chunks sequentially until 1 GB has been written, then repeats those writes for eight cycles and measures time and throughput.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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