[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

write speed

How fast data can be written to a storage device, in MB/s.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Write speed is the rate at which a drive accepts data, measured in MB/s. Sustained write speed matters once a drive's cache is full.

See sustained write.

Where write speed Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is write speed?

How fast data can be written to a storage device, in MB/s.

What terms are related to write speed?

Related Storage terms include PCIe 5.0 SSD, read speed.

Related Technical Terms

PCIe 5.0 SSD
An SSD using PCIe 5.0, the fastest mainstream consumer storage interface. Storage
read speed
How fast data can be read from a storage device, in MB/s. Storage
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