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| Storage | ![]() $16900 | ![]() $14170 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity Gb | 3000 | 1000 |
Capacity | 3 TB | 1 TB |
Form Factor | 3.5" | M.2 2280 |
Disk RPM | 5400 RPM | - |
Heatsink | No | No |
Bus | SATA Gen 3 | M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 |
NVMe | No | Yes |
PCIe Standard | N/A | PCIe 3.0 |
Random I/O per Second (Read) | - | 600,000 |
Random I/O per Second (Write) | - | 600,000 |
SATA Speed | 6 Gb/s | - |
Sequential Read Speed | - | 3,400 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed | - | 3,000 MB/s |
Storage Type | Mechanical Disk | Solid State Disk |
Part Number | WD30PURZ | ZP1000CM3A001 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the WD Purple vs BarraCuda 510 reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The BarraCuda 510 is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $27 (19%) less than the WD Purple.

