What cluster size should I use for exFAT?
If you have no idea about your file size and unit, Default is also a good choice. It will choose a proper cluster size for your drive based on the capacity. For example, according to Microsoft, the executing standard of default cluster size for exFAT is: 7MB – 256MB: 4KB.
What cluster size should I use for NTFS?
4096 bytes
If you are a “Standard User” by Microsoft’s definition, you should keep the default 4096 bytes. Basically, the allocation unit size is the block size on your hard drive when it formats NTFS. If you have lots of small files, then it’s a good idea to keep the allocation size small so your harddrive space won’t be wasted.
Does exFAT use more space than NTFS?
The default allocation unit (cluster) size in exFAT is much larger than the default allocation unit size in NTFS. As you’ve noted in your question, exFAT defaults to 256KB, but NTFS defaults to 4KB for volumes larger than 2 GB.
What is the best cluster size for FAT32?
According to Hitachi, the recommended cluster size for a 16GB FAT32 partition is 4KB, the recommended cluster size for a 64GB FAT32 partition is 16KB, the recommended cluster size for a 128GB FAT32 partition is 32KB and the recommended cluster size for a 256GB partition is 64KB.
Is NTFS better for gaming?
NTFS will outperform ExFAT for updating your games (although networking unpredictability is probably why you saw any advantage with ExFAT). With NTFS filesystem caching is better, finding files is faster, writing files is faster.
Which format is better for SSD?
If you want to use the SSD on both Windows and Mac as an external drive, the exFAT is better. If you need to use it only on Windows as an internal drive, the NTFS is a great choice. So, that “NTFS or exFAT for SSD” mostly depends on your own requirements.
Should my SSD be NTFS or exFAT?
From the brief comparison between NTFS and exFAT, there is no clear answer that which format is better for SSD drive. If you want to use the SSD on both Windows and Mac as an external drive, the exFAT is better. If you need to use it only on Windows as an internal drive, the NTFS is a great choice.