Western Digital Gold 6 TB (WD8004FRYZ) vs Western Digital Purple Pro 12 TB
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Western Digital Gold 6 TB (WD8004FRYZ) and the Western Digital Purple Pro 12 TB. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which storage is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | HDD | HDD |
| Cache | 256 | 256 |
| Capacity | 6000 GB | 12000 GB |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Read Speed | 550 MB/s | 550 MB/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5" | 3.5" |
| Write Speed | 520 MB/s | 520 MB/s |
Winner: Western Digital Purple Pro 12 TB — driven by Capacity (12000 GB)
Western Digital Gold 6 TB (WD8004FRYZ)
0
performance points
Western Digital Purple Pro 12 TB
3
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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