Benchmark: Iometer
Iometer backs up the AS SSD assessment. When working with numerous 4KB reads and writes at a queue depth of 32, the Intel 520 Series SSD copes very, very well.
This workload is representative of demanding workstation environments, and probably isn't relevant to the everyday home user, but it's always good to know your drive is capable. And, if you class yourself as an enthusiast, owning the drive that tops the chart is always worth something.