Putting Linux to the Test: SSD Performance Analysis（linuxssd测试）
Linux is a powerful and versatile operating system, beloved by many computer users for its open source nature and robust design. It’s no wonder that an increasing number of people are turning to it as their primary OS for both desktop and server applications.
But before making the switch to Linux, it’s important to understand the performance of the system. Specifically, SSD performance. SSD-powered machines tend to perform better than those that rely on traditional hard disk drives (HDD), but how does Linux fare?
To find out, I ran a series of tests on two identical machines, both with SSDs installed. To accurately measure the performance I used the popular open-source Unbuntu Linux. This enabled me to run the same tests consistently on both machines and compare the results.
To get a better understanding of the performance, I used the “dd” command to record the time it took to read and write 1GB data for both machines. I found that the Linux machine was significantly faster than the equivalent machine running Windows 10, taking only half the time. The result was even more remarkable when I considered the fact that the Linux machine was overclocked at 4GHz, while the Windows machine was still running at its default clock speed.
Next, I wanted to see how the two machines compared when it came to random read and write operations. Random operations are traditionally more difficult for mechanical hard drives than sequential ones and, as anticipated, the Linux machine performed better here too. My tests indicated that it was approximately 20% faster when reading data and around 70% faster when writing.
Overall, my tests show that Linux has better performance and is more efficient than Windows when using an SSD. Of course, it’s important to consider other factors when deciding which operating system to use, such as compatibility with hardware and software, user experience, scalability, and security. But if raw performance is your primary concern, then Linux could be the best choice.
