In WinBench 99's disk tests, the performance of the hard disk was totally dependent on the
size of the virtual cache. The larger the vcache, the better the performance of the hard
disk, at least in WinBench 99.
WinBench 99 Disk Test
(Details)
VCache
Size
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
Unlimited
Business Winstone 99
17.8
20.2
21.3
21.8
21.4
The pattern is quite obvious. 8MB of vcache is way too low and hinders the hard disk from
performing optimally. Surprisingly, even 64MB of vcache couldn't snatch the crown from
Win98's default vcache mode. But you'll need to remember that WinBench 99 merely tests the
disk throughput using those applications. Now, let's check out the actual performance
difference.
Business Winstone 99
VCache
Size
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
Unlimited
Business Winstone 99
17.8
20.2
21.3
21.8
21.4
Checking out Winstone 99 revealed that using unlimited
vcache garnered a score of 21.4 Winstone units which is just 0.4 units shy of the top
score held by the 64MB of vcache.
