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Summary of page 60-81 in terms of random 4k speeds

Summary of page 60-81 in terms of random 4k speeds
(only cards faster than average)​

Best random 4k speeds results - useful for apps on sd and swap on sd:​

Samsung Pro 32GB Class 10 / UHS-1 - MB-MGBGB/EU
Note: The card is capable of UHS-I speeds. The author said he used a "MSI USB 2.0 ALL IN 1 Card Reader". I think it supports UHS-I speeds.
In that case the results do not apply to usage with mobile phones.
Code:
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 4.575 MB/s [ 1116.8 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.847 MB/s [ 451.0 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 4.991 MB/s [ 1218.5 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 1.956 MB/s [ 477.5 IOPS]
Author: iskrem
SanDisk Ultra 32GB class 10 (SDSDQU-032G-U46A)
Code:
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 4.453 MB/s [ 1087.1 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 2.137 MB/s [ 521.8 IOPS]
Author: Cap'flamme
sanDisk MicroSD 32G class 4
Code:
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 8.184 MB/s [ 1998.0 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.533 MB/s [ 374.4 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : [COLOR="Red"]8.187 MB/s[/COLOR] [ 1998.8 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : [COLOR="Blue"]2.012 MB/s[/COLOR] [ 491.2 IOPS]
Author: edwpang
Transcend 32GB Class 10
Code:
                                         test parameters: 5/50MB
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 6.015 MB/s
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 2.274 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : [COLOR="Blue"]6.515 MB/s[/COLOR]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : [COLOR="Red"]2.338 MB/s[/COLOR]
Author: stratoll
Samsung Class 10 microSDHC (Model: MB-MSBGA)
Code:
                                         test parameters: 5/100MB
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 5.589 MB/s
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.328 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 5.835 MB/s
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 1.321 MB/s
                                         test parameters: 5/500MB
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 4.570 MB/s
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 0.739 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 4.948 MB/s
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.728 MB/s
Author: tonemgub1
 
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Samsung EVO 32GB Class 10 (UHS-1) (WMT $27)

Samsung EVO 32GB Class 10 (UHS-1) (WMT $27), model MB-MP32D, model code MP-MP32DAM/WMT

I just bought this card and it passes Windows 7 Readyboost tests. Here are some CrystalDiskMark runs.
Code:
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64 (C) 2007-2013 hiyohiyo
                           Crystal Dew World 
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* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

           Sequential Read :    38.202 MB/s
          Sequential Write :    19.299 MB/s
         Random Read 512KB :    35.419 MB/s
        Random Write 512KB :    22.591 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) :     3.645 MB/s [   889.9 IOPS]
   Random Write 4KB (QD=1) :     0.788 MB/s [   192.5 IOPS]
   Random Read 4KB (QD=32) :     3.963 MB/s [   967.5 IOPS]
  Random Write 4KB (QD=32) :     0.825 MB/s [   201.5 IOPS]

  Test : 500 MB [D: 0.0% (0.0/29.3 GB)] (x5)
  Date : 2014/08/21 14:07:32
    OS : Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)

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CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64 (C) 2007-2013 hiyohiyo
                           Crystal Dew World : 
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* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

           Sequential Read :    38.452 MB/s
          Sequential Write :    23.707 MB/s
         Random Read 512KB :    35.695 MB/s
        Random Write 512KB :    22.424 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) :     3.984 MB/s [   972.7 IOPS]
   Random Write 4KB (QD=1) :     0.957 MB/s [   233.7 IOPS]
   Random Read 4KB (QD=32) :     4.395 MB/s [  1073.1 IOPS]
  Random Write 4KB (QD=32) :     0.954 MB/s [   232.8 IOPS]

  Test : 100 MB [D: 0.0% (0.0/29.3 GB)] (x5)
  Date : 2014/08/21 14:18:06
    OS : Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)
 

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Hi,
I plan on buying new 32GB SD card, and here in shops near me (Zagreb, Croatia) the prices are really similar (the difference is below 0.5$), so I am not sure what to buy, concerning the post stating that class 10 can be worse than class 4.
There are a lot of cards, and I focused mostly on Transcend/Kingston class 4/10 32GB cards. Which would be the best quality card?
I would use it in my smartphone, mostly for storing music/videos, captured photos and videos and a few applications moved to sd.
I have Zenfone 5, if it means anything. :)

Thank you in advance, I hope I am not off topic. :)

EDIT: And yes, Kingston UHS-1 is about additional 8$, but I am not sure if it will make any difference...
 
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Flaky Samsung EVO 32GB Class 10

Samsung EVO 32GB Class 10 (UHS-1) (WMT $27), model MB-MP32D, model code MP-MP32DAM/WMT

I just bought this card and it passes Windows 7 Readyboost tests. Here are some CrystalDiskMark runs.
Code:
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CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64 (C) 2007-2013 hiyohiyo
                           Crystal Dew World 
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* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

           Sequential Read :    38.202 MB/s
          Sequential Write :    19.299 MB/s
         Random Read 512KB :    35.419 MB/s
        Random Write 512KB :    22.591 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) :     3.645 MB/s [   889.9 IOPS]
   Random Write 4KB (QD=1) :     0.788 MB/s [   192.5 IOPS]
   Random Read 4KB (QD=32) :     3.963 MB/s [   967.5 IOPS]
  Random Write 4KB (QD=32) :     0.825 MB/s [   201.5 IOPS]

  Test : 500 MB [D: 0.0% (0.0/29.3 GB)] (x5)
  Date : 2014/08/21 14:07:32
    OS : Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)

After several days of use and two cards, it seems that this card is too flaky to be reliable - at least in my Samsung Galaxy Legend (SCH-I200PP VZW). The phone keeps losing track of it, like the file system unmounts but leaves the mount point.
 
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When sd dissapear, you need to put them in Pc, format them in Pc, then your good to go. On samsuck sd, minisd, one time i had that problem... In years. On Sandisk, Kingston, Adata, every few days..

Note 3 rooted knox 1, my last Samsuck crap. I want freedom. Stay away from Samsuck!
 

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I've got the SanDisk C10 32gb and it has worked well in my GS3 and GS5 Active! Thanks for the info
 

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I bought a SanDisk Ultra Class 10 MicroSDHC UHS-I from EBay. I would like to verify if it is genuine and have the following results. Are the write and read speeds as per the card's specifications ? It also shows the maximum capacity as 29.7 GB. Someone could please share their views ? Thanks.

Test finished without errors.
You can now delete the test files *.h2w or verify them again.
Writing speed: 12.4 MByte/s
Reading speed: 27.1 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4
 

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    Lots of threads and lots of info.
    This is purely my review ( based on the info i got from many places) on the topic.


    How to test your memory card - see post 2


    Hope this helps somebody
    I will be updating the thread as more info comes in from users.

    My recommendation after playing with all sorts of microsd cards and speeds is to get a sandisk 32gb card ( the new sandisk cards do not show a class speed , except for their ultra and extreme cards - This is their new policy )

    Why this recommendation

    - Randrom read write is the most important for speed during normal phone performance and i have seen sandisk cards have it the highest .
    HERE IS A POST FROM SOMEONE IN XDA. Forgot the source
    Class 2 and 4 cards have better random access speed and random read/write than class 6 or 10 cards in general. To get higher sequential write speeds, manufacturers sacrifice the random access speeds. That's just how it is.
    The best all around card I've ever found is Sandisk class 4.
    My 32gb Sandisk class 4 outperforms any other class 10 or 2 32gb card I've tested in the random access and random read/write speeds. That's what's most important when using with WP7 or Android when using it for apps or OS files that need to be accessed quickly. Class 6 and 10 cards are setup to initialize the area of the card that is about to be used to make the sequential write/read quicker, but it takes extra time in the beginning to do the initialization. If your using the card where you need to access small bits of info from various parts of card quickly, you will do best with class 2 or 4.
    Most people seem to assume that the higher the class, the better the card is for everything, but that's not how it is. Different purposes need different kinds of speed... cards with higher sequential speeds have lower random speeds.

    ( quoted from one of the users in xda )

    - Lexar class 10 ( I paid 94 $ for this :-( ) has terrible random speeds. The worst infact. Some of the other class 10 cards like kingston, patriot, topram have higher random speeds. However failure rate of some of these cards ( except kingston is high)

    - Sandisk 32gb is relatively cheaper and very reliable.

    - However if you are interested in regular copying of large files , like for eg : daily trnasfer of lots of music and movie files it might be better to get a class 10 card.

    here are some of the links where cards are discussed about

    newegg user reviews
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220547


    amazon user reviews
    http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-MicroSD...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

    xda discussion about various class of cards
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13161740&postcount=26

    I list I found of 32GB microSDHC cards:

    Class 10
    - Lexar 32GB High-Speed microSDHC Mobile (LSDMI32GBSBNAR)
    - Patriot Signature 32GB Class 10 microSDHC Card (PSF32GMCSDHC10)
    - Wintec FileMate Mobile Professional SDHC - Class 10 (3FMUSD32GBC10-R)
    - TOPRAM 32GB Class 10 MicroSDHC Card (TRmicroSD32G_C10)

    Class 6
    - Komputerbay 32GB microSDHC Class 6

    Class 4
    - SanDisk MicroSDHC 32GB Class 4 Card (SDSDQM-032G-B35, SDSDQM-032G-B35A, SDSDQM-032G-B35N)
    - Kingston 32GB microSDHC Flash Card (SDC4/32GB)
    - Transcend 32GB microSDHC CARD Class 4 (TS32GUSDC4)
    - Patriot Signature 32GB Class 4 (PSF32GMCSDHC43P)
    - 3C Pro 32GB Class 4 microSDHC Card (3C_TF32G_C4)
    - TOPRAM 32GB Class 4 microSDHC Card (TRmicroSD32G)

    Class 2
    - SanDisk microSDHC 32GB Card (SDSDQ-032G-A11M) [North American Version]
    - SanDisk microSDHC 32GB Card (SDSDQ-032G-P36M) [Pacific Rim Version - should be the same as North America]
    - SanDisk microSDHC 32GB Card (SDSDQ-032G-E11M) [related to MemoryVal?]
    - Transcend 32GB microSDHC with SD Adapter (TS32GUSDHC2)
    - Dane Elec 32GB microSDHC with SD Adaptor (DA-2IN1-32G-R)
    - Duracell 32GB microSDHC with SD Adaptor (DU-2IN1-32G-R) [likely the same as the Dane Elec DA-2IN1-32G-R]

    Editing to add more information

    The link below is to the speed testing of many micro sd card. Very useful

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1582172


    I am pasting the info from that thread here

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    Some test results posted in this thread

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    Patriot 32gb class 10

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    CrystalDiskMark 3.0.1 x64 (C) 2007-2010 hiyohiyo
    Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
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    * MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

    Sequential Read : 19.282 MB/s
    Sequential Write : 10.477 MB/s
    Random Read 512KB : 19.071 MB/s
    Random Write 512KB : 1.059 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 7.335 MB/s [ 1790.7 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 0.247 MB/s [ 60.2 IOPS]
    Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 7.232 MB/s [ 1765.7 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.259 MB/s [ 63.2 IOPS]

    Test : 100 MB [H: 47.0% (14.0/29.8 GB)] (x3) <All 0xFF, 1Fill>
    Date : 2011/06/19 11:02:22
    OS : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition [6.1 Build 7600] (x64)

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Another test report for patriot class 10 card by user fyyzer
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15704916&postcount=22

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    * MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

    Sequential Read : 19.856 MB/s
    Sequential Write : 17.332 MB/s
    Random Read 512KB : 18.983 MB/s
    Random Write 512KB : 0.724 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 3.780 MB/s [ 922.9 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 0.006 MB/s [ 1.5 IOPS]
    Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 3.896 MB/s [ 951.2 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.006 MB/s [ 1.4 IOPS]

    Test : 1000 MB [G: 5.8% (1.8/30.9 GB)] (x9)
    Date : 2011/07/16 7:49:13
    OS : Windows 7 SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)


    ____________________________________________________________________

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    SanDisk 8GB Class 6 for comparison, 2 years old.


    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    CrystalDiskMark 3.0.1 x64 (C) 2007-2010 hiyohiyo
    Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    * MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

    Sequential Read : 21.241 MB/s
    Sequential Write : 17.626 MB/s
    Random Read 512KB : 20.846 MB/s
    Random Write 512KB : 4.629 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 5.356 MB/s [ 1307.5 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 0.052 MB/s [ 12.7 IOPS]
    Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 5.484 MB/s [ 1338.8 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.058 MB/s [ 14.2 IOPS]

    Test : 100 MB [H: 89.2% (6939.2/7782.5 MB)] (x3)
    Date : 2011/06/19 0:47:33
    OS : Windows 7 Ultimate Edition SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)

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    32GB Class 4 Sandisk.


    Tested results when I received it today and thought I would post the results in case anyone else is considering purchasing from the same source.

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    CrystalDiskMark 3.0.1 x64 (C) 2007-2010 hiyohiyo
    Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    * MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]

    Sequential Read : 20.071 MB/s
    Sequential Write : 6.088 MB/s
    Random Read 512KB : 19.716 MB/s
    Random Write 512KB : 0.625 MB/s
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 3.234 MB/s [ 789.5 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.467 MB/s [ 358.2 IOPS]
    Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 3.164 MB/s [ 772.4 IOPS]
    Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.150 MB/s [ 36.5 IOPS]

    Test : 1000 MB [E: 1.9% (0.6/29.7 GB)] (x5)
    Date : 2011/06/27 19:34:44
    OS : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)

    29.71gb Capacity

    SD Tools results:

    writing speed 6.2mb/s
    reading speed 21.7mb/s

    More testing of sandisk 32gb class 4 card

    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16472035&postcount=65
    from user freeze888

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15269669
    from user Shudushi

    View attachment 656461 View attachment 656462

    From user cajunflavoredbob
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15713401&postcount=25

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    Just adding somemore info on some the cards i have

    sandisk32gbclass4.png


    sandisk16gbclass2.png


    lexar32gbclass10.png





    ADAta sd card Thanks to jesus_c
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15700083&postcount=20

    http://twitpic.com/5q0ryp





    Test report for other class of cards

    1. Thanks to vicedens2002

    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15700162&postcount=21

    - Samsung 8GB class 6
    - Sandisk 1GB
    - Windows drive 60GB Class 3072 - OOps i wish I had this in my phone ;-)


    FINALLY 64GB CARD
    http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/kingmax-intros-worlds-first-64gb-microsd-card-20110526/
    15
    How to test your memory card


    1)Crystal bench mark for finding the random write speeds
    2) H2testw 1.4 which tests to see if your card has genuine capacity
    3) SD Formatter for SDHC This software formats all SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards

    Thanks to user Szczepanik
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15913944&postcount=45



    Samsung has recently announced a 32gb class10 card.
    The specs for speed looks very nice

    http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/samsung-announces-32gb-microsd-card-capable-of-12mbps-write-spee/
    7
    When I rang Technical Support at SanDisk to ask about cards, this is what they told me. The guy I spoke to seemed knowledgeable, but of course this info might be incomplete or maybe just his understanding of the situation...

    First up, "Mobile Ultra" and "Ultra" are the same card, the name difference was just for marketing purposes, to show people the card could be used in mobiles. However the plan backfired and people thought they couldn't use "Mobile Ultra" in their camera, so the name was dropped.

    To decipher the codes such as SDSDQUA-032G-U46A:

    SDSD=sd card

    Q =class 4 (black) available in 2,4,8,16,32GB
    QY=class 6 "Ultra" (red & grey) available in 4GB (8,16,32gb discontinued but still on sale)
    QU=?
    QUA=class 10 "Ultra" 8,16,32=SDHC 64=SDXC* (UHS-I = UHS class 1 = 10mb/s #)
    QUI=class 10 "Ultra" apparently "designed for cameras" and NOT the same card (black packaging)

    -000G=GB

    -U46=EU packaging@
    -A11=US packaging@
    -FFP=Amazon frustration free packaging@

    A=picture of android on package

    NOTES
    * Compatible devices only
    # If used in a non UHS-I compliant phone, it will revert to class 10
    @ If it doesn't have a code at the end, it's not covered by SanDisk warranty
    3
    Thank you for information :) .
    I dont like it :( , its sucks that higher class is not better in all ways.
    But then, why people here in xda keep saying that class4 is better than class6/10 in using applications, you say that it depends on random read speed. We see that random read speed is higher in class6
    class6
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 5.356 MB/s [ 1307.5 IOPS]
    Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 5.484 MB/s [ 1338.8 IOPS]
    vs.
    class4
    Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 3.234 MB/s [ 789.5 IOPS]
    Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 3.164 MB/s [ 772.4 IOPS]

    Card manufacturers sacrifice random speed in order to gain sequential speed boosts in their cards. This generally means that the random speeds get slower as the sequential speeds get higher. The speeds vary depending on the card reader, PC, and card manufacturer. There isn't just one card to rule them all. You have to find out for yourself which card is better for you.

    Random speeds are even more critical in WP7 devices, which need a very high random speed to use the cards properly. In Android and other operating systems, you need to decide what your primary use for the card is. If you are looking to take lots of HD video, pictures, or watch lots of movies on your device, then a higher class card is much better for that. If you mostly just play games or use apps, then a lower class card is better for you.

    As I mentioned, not all cards will give you the same results as others who have posted here. I use Class 4 SanDisk cards as I have a HD2 that I use for running WM, Android, or WP7 depending on how I feel at the time. Running WP7 at all requires that I have high random speeds, so I have to use a low class card anyway. Even on Android, I store most apps on my SD card, so a low class card is better here too. I rarely watch movies or even record video on it. My camera takes decent enough pictures at 5MP that a low class card doesn't slow it down any. Even on WM, that operating system is optimized for lower class cards, since that's what was available at the time.

    Anyway, there are 5 classes of cards from class 2 up to class 10. If you want one in the middle, then get a class 6. This is just going to give to low numbers in both categories, though, so I would suggest getting either a class 4 or class 10, depending on what you do the most.
    3
    How about android phones. Do they rely more on random than sequential?

    WP7 bonds the SD cards with the NAND memory in a sort of RAID 0 array. Because the memory acts as one single unit, rather than separate storage and internal memory environments, it needs a memory format with high random speeds to be able to run apps, cache data, and do other things that the internal NAND memory on other devices would normally handle.

    Android devices use the SD card as a memory card. You need to decide which class to get based on what you mainly use the card for. Running apps and games from the card would be better with a lower class card. Recording HD video, transferring files, and saving pictures will be faster with higher class cards.