Legit Storage Reviews

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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HD Tune v4.01

HD Tune Pro 4.01 is an extended version of HD Tune which includes many new features such as write benchmark, secure erasing, AAM setting, folder usage view, disk monitor, command line parameters and file benchmark.

HD Tune File Benchmark

HD Tune File Benchmark

Benchmark Results: The Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD's average read speed was found to be 224MB/s with an average write speed of 181MB/s.  The read and write tests had an access time of 0.1ms.

HD Tune Benchmark Results

Comparison Chart: When comparing the Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD with the SandForce 1200 controller to the OCZ Vertex 2 that also uses the SandForce 1200 controller with a different firmware revision they look very similar.. 

64MB File Test

HD Tune File Benchmark

Benchmark Results: Running the built-in file benchmark test in HD Tune 4.01 showed once again just how the drive performs with various file sizes. This test shows the Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD topping out at nearly 265MB/sec in the read test and 225MB/sec in the write test.

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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