PCMark 2005

PCMark05 is an updated version of the previous benchmark. Instead of File Copying, there is now a File Write trace. A new trace called Virus Scan is added. Its name is self-explanatory.

Again, we performed each test ten times and averaged the results.

These three subtests produce the same standings as the same subtests from the previous version of PCMark, so there is nothing new to discuss.

Most of the job is done within the cache memory in the Virus Scan subtest. The Seagate 7200.3 makes use of that to turn in an impressive win. The second position of the Western Digital Scorpio Blue is a surprise, especially as its 2.5-inch Black mate is only fourth. The Seagate 7200.11 is third here.

As opposed to FC-Test, the HDDs are ranked according to their sequential speeds here except that the Seagate Momentus 7200.3 is almost as fast as the 3.5-inch WD Caviar Blue.

The new subtests have no effect on the overall scores: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 is the winner.