The 64GB SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s SDXC UHS-I U3 memory card is an update to the Extreme 60MB/s card. This version was released September 2015 and features a 90MB/s read speed according to SanDisk. Extreme 90MB/s cards available in 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 GB capacities. SanDisk advertises the 16, 32 and 64GB with a 40MB/s write speed, while the 128 and 256GB cards receive a faster 60MB/s write speed.
The Extreme 90MB/s 64GB SDXC card is rated UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) which makes it suitable for recording 4K video that requires at least 30MB/s continuous write speed. The card features a gold label that is marked with its 90MB/s read speed. A lot number is located on the back of the card and the case designates this card is made in China. SanDisk Extreme cards are backed by a lifetime warranty.
The Extreme 90MB/s 64GB SD card was tested in a variety of USB 3.0 memory card readers. The maximum sequential read speed observed was 99.552 MB/s, well above the 90MB/s claim, and a healthy upgrade over the previous generation Extreme 60MB/s 64GB card that measured a best 71.3 MB/s read speed.
Write speeds were not nearly as impressive. The 64GB Extreme 90MB/s card reached 50.1 MB/s sequential write speed in the fastest card reader benchmark test. The previous generation 64GB hit 52.7 MB/s sequential write speed.
Card: SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 64GB
Benchmark: CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64
Program settings: 1000 MB, 5 passes, random test data
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 4.40GHz
RAM: 32GB DDR3 1600
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 64GB Card Reader Benchmarks | Seq. Read 1000MB MB/s | Seq. Write 1000MB MB/s | Rand. Read 512KB MB/s | Rand. Write 512KB MB/s | Rand. Read 4KB MB/s QD1 | Rand. Read 4KB IOPS QD1 | Rand. Write 4KB MB/s QD1 | Rand. Write 4KB IOPS QD1 | Rand. Read 4KB MB/s QD32 | Rand. Read 4KB IOPS QD32 | Rand. Write 4KB MB/s QD32 | Rand. Write 4KB IOPS QD32 |
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Lexar Professional Workflow SR2 UHS-II | 99.552 | 50.138 | 92.962 | 42.363 | 9.671 | 2361.1 | 3.064 | 748.1 | 8.042 | 1963.5 | 2.834 | 691.9 |
Lexar LRWM04U-7000 UHS-II Reader | 99.552 | 49.513 | 93.330 | 41.936 | 9.670 | 2360.7 | 3.031 | 740.0 | 8.082 | 1973.2 | 2.825 | 689.6 |
SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II Reader/Writer | 99.306 | 49.688 | 88.862 | 41.617 | 7.425 | 1812.7 | 2.414 | 589.5 | 6.417 | 1566.6 | 2.340 | 571.3 |
Transcend Multi-Card Reader RDF9 | 97.879 | 49.498 | 93.145 | 42.057 | 9.764 | 2383.7 | 3.041 | 742.5 | 8.079 | 1972.4 | 2.827 | 690.3 |
Kingston FCR-HS4 Card Reader | 97.742 | 49.646 | 92.870 | 42.057 | 9.851 | 2405.0 | 3.059 | 746.8 | 8.109 | 1979.7 | 2.821 | 688.7 |
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II SD Reader/Writer | 97.696 | 49.721 | 93.191 | 42.051 | 9.821 | 2397.6 | 3.016 | 736.2 | 8.072 | 1970.7 | 2.808 | 685.5 |
Kingston MobileLite G4 UHS-II | 97.678 | 49.602 | 92.916 | 42.071 | 9.875 | 2411.0 | 3.022 | 737.7 | 7.990 | 1950.7 | 2.826 | 689.8 |
Delkin Dual Slot SD UHS-II and CF Card Reader | 97.651 | 49.707 | 93.161 | 42.159 | 9.785 | 2388.9 | 3.051 | 744.8 | 8.086 | 1974.2 | 2.826 | 690.0 |
Delkin Travel Reader | 97.542 | 49.653 | 90.635 | 41.665 | 9.686 | 2364.7 | 3.062 | 747.5 | 8.412 | 2053.8 | 2.741 | 669.1 |
Lexar Professional Dual Slot UHS-II Card Reader | 97.460 | 49.484 | 92.794 | 41.398 | 9.744 | 2379.0 | 3.491 | 852.3 | 8.295 | 2025.3 | 3.285 | 802.1 |
Lexar Professional Dual Slot Reader | 96.696 | 49.686 | 91.270 | 42.152 | 9.854 | 2405.8 | 3.970 | 969.2 | 8.065 | 1969.1 | 3.567 | 870.9 |
Transcend Multi-Card Reader RDF8 Black | 96.590 | 49.597 | 91.181 | 42.030 | 9.666 | 2360.0 | 3.284 | 801.8 | 8.392 | 2048.7 | 3.266 | 797.3 |
Delkin Universal Memory Card Reader | 96.226 | 49.670 | 90.907 | 42.071 | 9.495 | 2318.1 | 2.699 | 659.0 | 8.132 | 1985.4 | 2.605 | 635.9 |
Lexar Professional Workflow SR1 | 95.778 | 49.634 | 89.829 | 41.970 | 9.786 | 2389.2 | 3.019 | 737.1 | 7.728 | 1886.8 | 2.835 | 692.2 |
Transcend SD Card Reader RDF5 Black | 95.577 | 50.123 | 89.725 | 42.206 | 7.742 | 1890.2 | 2.389 | 583.3 | 6.475 | 1580.7 | 2.292 | 559.5 |
SanDisk ImageMate All-In-One USB 3.0 | 94.774 | 49.693 | 81.906 | 39.830 | 5.758 | 1405.8 | 2.219 | 541.7 | 5.184 | 1265.5 | 2.074 | 506.3 |
Sony MRW-E90 XQD 2.0 / SD UHS-II Card Reader | 93.223 | 49.823 | 86.918 | 41.896 | 9.783 | 2388.5 | 2.678 | 653.9 | 8.138 | 1986.9 | 2.616 | 638.7 |
Kingston Multi-Card Reader FCR-HS3 | 91.308 | 49.524 | 63.613 | 35.471 | 9.678 | 2362.7 | 3.160 | 771.5 | 8.169 | 1994.4 | 2.917 | 712.2 |
The Extreme 90MB/s 64GB SDXC card will be tested in camera tests. Results will be added below when available.
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 64GB Tested in Camera | Write Speed (MB/s) |
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Canon 80D | 46.9 |
Canon 5D Mark IV | 46.2 |
Nikon D500 | 45.6 |
Nikon D5600 | 44.9 |
Fuji X-Pro2 | 44.8 |
Olympus E-M1 II | 40.5 |
Fuji X-T10 | 40.0 |
Olympus PEN-F | 38.3 |
Sony A7R II | 35.3 |
Sony A6300 | 33.5 |
Cameras tested with this card: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 80D, Fuji X-Pro2, Fuji X-T10, Nikon D500, Nikon D5600, Olympus E-M1 II, Olympus PEN-F, Sony A7R II, Sony A6300
The following table contains information encoded in the SD card.
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 64GB SD — Internal Card Information | |
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Serial number (PSN) | |
Product Name (PNM) | SE64G |
Product Revision | 8.0 |
Manufacturer ID (MID) | 0x000003 |
OEM ID (OID) | SD |
Manufacture Date (MDT) | |
Total capacity | 0 bytes |
Compare prices on the SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s card. The lowest prices are highlighted in the table below. Prices are updated daily.
Card | Size GB | Lowest $ / GB | Prices | ||
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SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 | 16 | $0.57 | $9.19 | Check price | $11.95 |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s microSD | 16 | $1.12 | $17.99 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 microSD | 16 | $1.12 | $17.99 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 | 32 | $0.66 | $21.19 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s microSD | 32 | $0.87 | $27.71 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 SD | 32 | $0.33 | $10.42 | Check price | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 microSD | 32 | $0.32 | $10.28 | $17.05 | $14.95 |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 | 64 | $0.28 | $17.98 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s microSD | 64 | $0.20 | $13.00 | $29.49 | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 SD | 64 | $0.25 | $15.99 | $24.45 | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 microSD | 64 | $0.18 | $11.25 | $33.79 | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 | 128 | $0.34 | $42.99 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 SD | 128 | $0.17 | $21.99 | $44.89 | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 microSD | 128 | $0.44 | $151.27 | $55.88 | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 | 256 | $0.27 | $69.99 | Check price | |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 SD | 256 | $0.24 | $61.77 | $107.35 | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 microSD | 256 | $0.13 | $33.47 | $138.10 | Check price |
SanDisk Extreme 90MB/s U3 V30 microSD | 400 | $0.21 | $83.42 | $281.05 |