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Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD w/ Sandforce SF-1200 Review

Manufacturer: Mushkin
Product: Callisto 60GB - MKNSSDCL60GB
Date: Sun, May 23, 2010 - 12:00 AM
Written By: Nathan Kirsch -
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PCMark Vantage

PCMark Vantage Benchmarking

PCMark Vantage v1.01 is the first objective hardware performance benchmark for PCs running 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows Vista. PCMark Vantage is perfectly suited for benchmarking any type of Microsoft Windows Vista PC from multimedia home entertainment systems and laptops to dedicated workstations and hi-end gaming rigs. Regardless of whether the benchmarker is an artist or an IT Professional, PCMark Vantage shows the user where their system soars or falls flat, and how to get the most performance possible out of their hardware. The PCMark Vantage benchmark was run in 64-bit mode for the results shown below.

PCMark Vantage Benchmark Results

Benchmark Results: The Mushkin Callisto 60GB solid-state drive had an overall score of 38007 in PCMark Vantage when run in 64-bit mode and the individual test results can be seen in the image above.

PCMark Vantage Benchmark Results

Comparison Chart Results: The Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD had roughly the same overall score as the Intel X25-M 160GB 34nm SSD. It scored lower than the OCZ Vertex 2 and Vertex LE drives that also use the SandForce controller that doesn't limit the IO performance.

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Review Index
Page 1 - Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD Performance Review
Page 2 - Inside the Callisto SSD
Page 3 - The Test System
Page 4 - HD Tach v3.0.4.0
Page 5 - HD Tune v4.01
Page 6 - HD Tune v4.01 - Random Access
Page 7 - ATTO Disk Benchmark v2.41
Page 8 - SiSoftware Sandra 2010
Page 9 - CrystalDiskMark v3.0
Page 10 - AS SSD Benchmark
Page 11 - PCMark Vantage
Page 12 - IOMeter
Page 13 - Free Capacity and Final Thoughts