TEST
YOUR SSD
ADD TO PC
BUILD

R5SL120G 120GB

▲ 500 ▼

Release date ≈ Q4 2017.

Average Bench: 62.3% (783rd of 1080)

Based on 596 user benchmarks.  Model: R5SL120G
Poor: 37%Average: 62.3% Great: 89%

Popular builds with this SSD

Above average average bench

The R5SL120G 120GB averaged 37.7% 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 24.8MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Write Speed 66.9MB/s

Below average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the R5SL120G 120GB is 51.3%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the R5SL120G 120GB performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Sustained Write Speed 138MB/s
Avg. 4K-64Thread Read Speed 127MB/s
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 596 samples)
Rank 78362.3%
Min Avg Max
316 Read 427 507
84.7 Write 311 426
32 Mixed 256 391
40.7 SusWrite 138 375
63% 283 MB/s
Min Avg Max
14.6 4K Read 24.8 34.7
15.5 4K Write 66.9 111
0.9 4K Mixed 19.2 41.4
97.6% 37 MB/s
Min Avg Max
32 DQ Read 127 206
23.7 DQ Write 228 342
1 DQ Mixed 42.9 137
70.6% 133 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest SSD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P1026A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 298 88 128 92 90 117 MB/s
85.4% Excellent
Read 509
Write 381
Mixed 397
SusWrite 135
79% 355 MB/s
4K Read 32.2
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 47
165% 61.9 MB/s
DQ Read 174
DQ Write 68.9
DQ Mixed 16.4
40% 86.3 MB/s
23GB free
Firmware: V0114
SusWrite @10s intervals: 204 54 55 56 55 56 MB/s
67% Good
Read 398
Write 258
Mixed 285
SusWrite 80
57% 255 MB/s
4K Read 28
4K Write 79.2
4K Mixed 25.3
117% 44.2 MB/s
DQ Read 162
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 138
138% 215 MB/s
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V2204
SusWrite @10s intervals: 33 152 11 12 13 3.1 MB/s
66% Good
Read 398
Write 136
Mixed 286
SusWrite 37.5
47% 214 MB/s
4K Read 29.3
4K Write 86.7
4K Mixed 25
122% 47 MB/s
DQ Read 166
DQ Write 345
DQ Mixed 138
139% 217 MB/s
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V2204
SusWrite @10s intervals: 268 37 57 56 56 41 MB/s
59% Above average
Read 248
Write 102
Mixed 296
SusWrite 85.9
41% 183 MB/s
4K Read 27.4
4K Write 73.6
4K Mixed 23.8
111% 41.6 MB/s
DQ Read 167
DQ Write 313
DQ Mixed 137
133% 206 MB/s
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S1022A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 119 30 49 24 55 39 MB/s
44.8% Average
Read 402
Write 341
Mixed 91.4
SusWrite 52.6
49% 222 MB/s
4K Read 14.7
4K Write 53.9
4K Mixed 10.5
64% 26.4 MB/s
DQ Read 164
DQ Write 141
DQ Mixed 1.5
42% 102 MB/s
596 MORE »

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 76,508,686 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
Typical R5SL120G 120GB Builds (Compare 829 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P - $300

CPU
FX-6300AMD  $90Bench 55%, 261,607 samples231x
FX-8350AMD  $127Bench 61%, 313,196 samples228x
FX-8320AMD  $153Bench 59%, 106,454 samples148x
GPU
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples50x
GTX 960Nvidia  $198Bench 33%, 440,282 samples48x
GTX 970Nvidia  $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples39x
SSD
R5SL120G 120GBBench 62%, 596 samples1x
RAM
HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GBKingstonBench 46%, 10,715 samples43x
BLS4G3D1609DS 2x4GBCrucialBench 43%, 4,102 samples23x
HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GBKingstonBench 41%, 7,567 samples20x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $449

Popular R5SL120G 120GB compatible motherboards:

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) July 2024 SSD Rankings

Welcome to our 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: 6 years

Speed Comparisons

vs WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB
vs WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB
vs Crucial T700 M.2 4TB
vs WD Black SN850X M.2 4TB
vs Samsung 990 Pro M.2 2TB
vs Samsung 990 Pro M.2 4TB
vs Samsung 990 Pro M.2 1TB
vs Crucial T705 M.2 2TB
vs Crucial T705 M.2 1TB

1080 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
Why does UserBenchmark have a bad reputation on reddit?
Marketers operate thousands of reddit accounts. Our benchmarks expose their spiel so they attack our reputation.
Why don’t PC brands endorse UserBenchmark?
Brands make boatloads on flagships like the 4090 and 14900KS. We help users get similar real-world performance for less money.
Why don’t youtubers promote UserBenchmark?
We don't pay youtubers, so they don't praise us. Moreover, our data obstructs youtubers who promote overpriced or inferior products.
Why does UserBenchmark have negative trustpilot reviews?
The 200+ trustpilot reviews are mostly written by virgin marketing accounts. Real users don't give a monkey's about big brands.
Why is UserBenchmark popular with users?
Instead of pursuing brands for sponsorship, we've spent 13 years publishing real-world data for users.
The Best
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-12600K $175Nvidia RTX 4060 $293WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB $145
Intel Core i5-12400F $110Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $389WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB $85
Intel Core i5-13600K $235Nvidia RTX 4070 $499Crucial T700 M.2 4TB $342
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
If you buy something via a price link, UserBenchmark may earn a commission
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback