Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is the difference in performance between 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm drive speeds?

April 26, 2017drive PERFORMANCE RPM speeds

0

Posted

What is the difference in performance between 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm drive speeds?

1 Answer

0

Posted

One important performance advantage in a hard drive operating at 7200 rpm is the speed with which you can retrieve files. At 7200 rpm the seek time is reduced substantially.