Did anyone measure if this "alignment" is beneficial in real world situations? If yes by how much?

The thing is... I feel that if it really shows to be a benefit of alignment then Vertex is once again an SSD product not really intended/suited for the masses as you must once again jump through hoops to run it as best as it can run...

I mean it isnt really an issue if the difference isn't noticeable. But than if we are already at that "its fast enough" point, than why all the Raids and future products... j/k