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- The difference between "MB/s" and "MiB/s" lies in how the units are defined:
- - MB/s (Megabytes per second): This is the metric system-based unit for measuring data transfer speed. It uses the decimal system where 1 MB (megabyte) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes (10^6).
- - MiB/s (Mebibytes per second): This is the binary system-based unit for measuring data transfer speed. It uses the binary system where 1 MiB (mebibyte) is equal to 1,048,576 bytes (2^20).
- So, 1 MiB is slightly larger than 1 MB. Here’s a comparison to clarify:
- - 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes
- - 1 MiB = 1,048,576 bytes
- In practical terms, this distinction matters when dealing with storage devices, file sizes, and data transfer speeds because some systems and software might report speeds in MB/s while others use MiB/s. Being aware of the difference can help you better understand the true speed or size being described.
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