TEST
YOUR SSD
ADD TO PC
BUILD

Samsung

PM810 2.5 256GB

▲ 500 ▼

Release date ≈ Q2 2015.

Average Bench: 43.8% (926th of 1072)

Based on 34 user benchmarks.  Model: Samsung SSD PM810 2.5 256GB
Poor: 30%Average: 43.8% Great: 52%

Below average average bench

The Samsung PM810 2.5 256GB averaged 56.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 4K Random Read Speed 13.5MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Mixed IO Speed 15.6MB/s

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Samsung PM810 2.5 256GB is 22.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Samsung PM810 2.5 256GB performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. 4K-64Thread Write Speed 67.7MB/s
Avg. 4K-64Thread Mixed IO Speed 24.5MB/s
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 34 samples)
Rank 92643.8%
Min Avg Max
77.3 Read 223 256
35.7 Write 217 245
54.1 Mixed 186 253
54.7 SusWrite 209 239
47.1% 209 MB/s
Min Avg Max
3.69 4K Read 13.5 18.2
11.2 4K Write 36.2 67.8
3.85 4K Mixed 15.6 19.9
59.6% 21.8 MB/s
Min Avg Max
12.9 DQ Read 110 124
15.2 DQ Write 67.7 79.4
7.45 DQ Mixed 24.5 31.5
35.6% 67.5 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest SSD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
169GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 229 230 239 240 229 238 MB/s
52.5% Above average
Read 249
Write 237
Mixed 189
SusWrite 234
51% 227 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 48.8
4K Mixed 20.4
78% 28.9 MB/s
DQ Read 117
DQ Write 74.4
DQ Mixed 33
41% 74.7 MB/s
238GB free
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 230 227 221 226 229 231 MB/s
52% Above average
Read 228
Write 222
Mixed 195
SusWrite 227
49% 218 MB/s
4K Read 17.3
4K Write 55.9
4K Mixed 19.9
81% 31 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 70
DQ Mixed 27.1
39% 72.9 MB/s
67GB free
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 221 240 230 226 189 192 MB/s
49.5% Average
Read 181
Write 177
Mixed 201
SusWrite 216
44% 194 MB/s
4K Read 18.2
4K Write 67.8
4K Mixed 18.8
88% 34.9 MB/s
DQ Read 98.1
DQ Write 26.8
DQ Mixed 20.1
26% 48.3 MB/s
40GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 206 221 221 217 214 214 MB/s
43.7% Average
Read 227
Write 222
Mixed 191
SusWrite 216
48% 214 MB/s
4K Read 11.4
4K Write 34.3
4K Mixed 15.3
55% 20.3 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 78.2
DQ Mixed 29.9
42% 77.4 MB/s
40GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 208 192 220 196 200 195 MB/s
42.3% Average
Read 224
Write 214
Mixed 191
SusWrite 202
47% 208 MB/s
4K Read 11.2
4K Write 33.7
4K Mixed 14.7
54% 19.9 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 77.8
DQ Mixed 29.1
41% 76.8 MB/s
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 194 64 59 50 33 37 MB/s
33% Below average
Read 184
Write 176
Mixed 143
SusWrite 72.9
32% 144 MB/s
4K Read 12.7
4K Write 29.8
4K Mixed 15.4
55% 19.3 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 68.5
DQ Mixed 29.1
40% 73.9 MB/s
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM08D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 58 44 33 36 32 MB/s
26.5% Poor
Read 77.3
Write 206
Mixed 136
SusWrite 54.7
27% 118 MB/s
4K Read 11.3
4K Write 32.4
4K Mixed 13.5
52% 19.1 MB/s
DQ Read 121
DQ Write 70.6
DQ Mixed 24.4
37% 72 MB/s
34 MORE »

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 75,742,625 SSDs tested

Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
How Fast Is Your SSD? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute

Welcome to our PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best value for money upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop ProGaming

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchmark
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency
  • - SkillBench (space shooter) tests user input accuracy
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC
  • - See speed test results from other users
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware
Solid State Drive Rankings (Price vs Performance) April 2024 SSD Rankings

Welcome to our 2.5" and M.2 SSD comparison. We calculate effective speed for both SATA and NVMe drives based on real world performance then adjust by current prices per GB to yield a value for money rating. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top SSDs. [SSDrivePro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.

 Comments

Added n/a ago.
Your
opinion?
▲Like ▼Dislike
Ready to retire
Age: 8 years

Speed Comparisons

vs Crucial MX500 250GB
vs Samsung 850 Evo 120GB
vs Samsung 860 Evo 250GB
vs Samsung 870 Evo 250GB
vs Samsung 850 Pro 512GB
vs Samsung 850 Evo 250GB
vs HyperX Savage 240GB
vs Crucial MX300 275GB
vs Samsung 850 Evo 1TB

1072 Drives (Compared) Thousands of user benchmarks compiled into one comparison list

See how consistently different SSDs perform with varying real world conditions. The charts also illustrate overall performance, popularity and rank.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Storage Devices FAQ
What is sustained sequential write speed?
What’s the difference between SLC, MLC and TLC?
What is 3D XPoint and how fast is it?
What’s the difference between SATA, PCIe and NVMe?
What’s the difference between NAND and V-NAND?
What is sequential write speed?
What is sequential read speed?
What is incompressible data?
What is queue depth?
Solid State Drives
What is the SSD value for money rating?
What is 4K 64 thread write speed?
Can CPU power saving states (C1,C2,C3) impact SSD speed?
What is the effective SSD speed index?
How is the AS SSD write score calculated?
How is the AS SSD read score calculated?
How is the AS SSD total score calculated?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $269Nvidia RTX 4060 $295Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
CPU GPU SSD HDD USB RAM MBD
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback