Exploring the realm of SSD overclocking, hardware enthusiast and YouTuber Gabriel Ferraz embarks on a curiosity-driven adventure to enhance SSD performance. In his detailed video, Ferraz meticulously documents the process, shedding light on the selection of the suitable SSD and the outcomes of the overclocking endeavor.
Choosing an RZX Pro 240GB DRAM-Less SATA-based SSD for the experiment, Ferraz deliberately avoids NVMe SSDs due to their already optimized performance. The selected SSD features a Silicon Motion SM2259XT2 controller with a single-core ARC 32-bit CPU, clocked down to 425 MHz from its maximum of 550 MHz. The controller has two channels with a 400 MHz bus speed, facilitating communication with 16 dies via interleaving. Paired with a 96-layer Kioxia TLC BiCS4 256Gb NAND clocked at 400 MHz, the SSD undergoes overclocking for potential performance gains.
Utilizing Mass Production Tools and compatible firmware, Ferraz fine-tunes multiple settings, achieving a stable controller clock speed of 500 MHz, marking a 17.6% increase. The NAND sees a substantial boost to 400 MHz, resulting in a remarkable 106% increase.
Benchmarking with CrystalDisk Mark, 3DMark, and PCMark 10, Ferraz observes a sequential read/write performance limitation due to SATA III constraints. However, there is a noticeable improvement in random read and write performance, with a 27% and 10% increase, respectively. Despite enhanced performance, there is no significant impact on Adobe Premiere Pro 2021, game loading times, or a 6.20 GB ZIP file transfer.
Examining temperature and power draw, Ferraz notes that the overclocked drive operates at 45 degrees Celsius, compared to the stock setting of 40 degrees Celsius. The overclocking results in an increased maximum power draw from 1.16 to 2.01 watts, reducing overall efficiency. Notably, the SSD meets its demise after completing the series of benchmarks.
Ferraz's experiment, while not surprising in its outcome, underscores the intricacies of SSD overclocking, emphasizing the need for intimate knowledge, suitable components, and precise tools. The exercise highlights that while overclocking can be achieved with the right tools and expertise, the inherent limitations and potential risks should be considered.
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