Released in late 2024 with version 8.0.6, CrystalDiskMark 8.0.6 is the industry-standard storage benchmark tool from Crystal Dew World, providing accurate sequential and random read/write performance testing for HDDs, SSDs, NVMe drives, USB sticks, and memory cards with detailed speed measurements and customizable test profiles.
Key Highlights
- Sequential & Random Tests – Measures sequential read/write speeds (1MiB) and random 4KiB performance with queue depth options up to QD32 for realistic workload simulation.
- Multiple Test Profiles – Preset profiles including Peak, Real World, and Demo with customizable test size (1-64GiB), number of passes, and thread count.
- Theme Support – Over 20 built-in themes with dark/light modes and high-DPI scaling for modern Windows interfaces.
- Advanced Options – Test file compression settings, interval time, and cool-down period for consistent and repeatable benchmark results.
- Portable & Lightweight – No installation required, single executable with minimal resource usage, perfect for USB toolkit inclusion.
- Copy & Export Results – One-click copy of results to clipboard or save as text/image for easy sharing and comparison.
- Performance & Stability – Optimized for latest NVMe PCIe 5.0 drives, improved accuracy on high-speed storage, and full Windows 11 compatibility.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- NVMe SSD strongly advised for accurate testing