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Disk Bench
What it is
Disk Bench is a free Windows utility from Nodesoft for measuring disk performance through ordinary file operations instead of synthetic tests. Its Copy File test transfers a file, times the transfer, and removes the destination afterward. Create File writes data built from a repeated 128-byte string, which the maker describes as optimal when one hard disk is present. Because files use the current filesystem, fragmentation can influence results as it does during regular use. Command-line options support copying a source directory and logging the outcome, reading several files in parallel with a selected block size, and creating files in parallel with configurable block sizes and block counts. Read File and Create File automation options were added in version 2.8.0.1. Disk Bench requires Microsoft .NET Framework and has no installation kit. Nodesoft says it tests its programs on Windows 10 and 11.
For and against
For
- Free plan with no charge
- Measures real-world file operations
- Command-line copying and logging
- Parallel read and create benchmarks
- Configurable blocks and block counts
Against
- Windows-only platform
- Requires Microsoft .NET Framework
- No installation kit provided
The verdict
Disk Bench focuses on practical file-based disk measurements and includes command-line automation. Its free Windows availability is straightforward, but setup requires the .NET Framework and lacks an installation kit.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want file-operation disk measurements or command-line benchmarks. It is also useful for scripted read, copy, and create tests.
Plans and prices
Disk Bench
Completely free
Read 10 Oct 2026 · nodesoft.com
On the record
- Automation
- The maker added command line options for Read File and Create File in version 2.8.0.1, noting a hard disk manufacturer requested automation options.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Copy test
- It copies a file from one location to another, times the operation, and deletes the destination file afterward.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Create benchmark
- The command line supports creating files in parallel with configurable block size and number of blocks.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Create test
- Its Create File test writes a file made from a repeated 128 byte string, which the maker describes as optimal when there is only one hard disk.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Directory copy
- The command line supports copying all files from a source directory to a destination and logging the result.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Filesystem behavior
- The program uses the current filesystem to save files, so fragmentation can degrade performance as it would in real use.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker says it did not create an installation kit for Disk Bench.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Nodesoft identifies itself as Anders Svensson and Jonas Lewin.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Disk Bench measures disk performance in real world file operations rather than synthetic benchmarks.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Read benchmark
- The command line supports reading multiple files in parallel with a configurable block size and logging the result.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Runtime requirement
- Disk Bench requires Microsoft .NET Framework.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Security claim
- The Disk Bench page says the program does not contain spyware, while referring readers to other sites for corroboration.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- Nodesoft invites users to email suggestions and feedback about its free tools.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Supported testing
- Nodesoft says it tests its programs only on Windows 10 and 11.nodesoft.com · read 10 Oct 2026
