DiskMark vs DiskSpd
DiskMark
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| Figure | DiskMark | DiskSpd |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Disk Benchmark Software | 7.5 (#17) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Downloads | The latest listed release provides separate DiskMark32.exe and DiskMark64.exe downloads. | The releases page provides precompiled ZIP binaries and source code. |
| Latest release | Version 1.0.0.8 is marked Stable and was released on 2018-02-23. | DiskSpd 2.3 adds an IoRing I/O path with registered buffers and configurable submission batching. |
| License | The software is open source under the MIT License. | The repository uses the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies of the software subject to its conditions. |
| Purpose | DiskMark is a small utility for benchmarking disk and hard drive performance. | DiskSpd is a storage load generator and performance test tool from Microsoft engineering teams. |
| Support | The maker's site provides a Support section with a Contact link. | The repository directs users to GitHub Issues to report DiskSpd problems. |
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In their own words
DiskMark
DiskMark is a Windows utility for benchmarking disks and hard drives. It lets users set advanced test options to assess drive performance and typical operating performance. The software is open source under the MIT License, and the maker says source code is available on GitHub and with version-specific releases. Its listed stable release is version 1.0.0.8, released on 2018-02-23; the release notes mention terminology changes and updated documentation. The release history runs from version 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.0.8. The latest listed release offers separate 32-bit and 64-bit Windows executables: DiskMark32.exe at 586.42 KB and DiskMark64.exe at 608.11 KB. The plan is free. The maker's site provides a Support section with a Contact link.