As AMD’s newest Ryzen 3000/X570 platforms with PCIe 4.Zero assist change into extra widespread available on the market, SSD distributors are persevering with to ramp up the releaes of their matching PCIe 4.0-based SSDs. Joining the social gathering, KINGMAX, a identified maker of parts for fans, has revealed its first PCIe 4.Zero SSD household, the PX4480.
The KINGMAX Zeus PX4480 SSDs are based mostly on the Phison PS5016-E16 controller paired with 3D TLC NAND reminiscence, and can be found in 500 GB, 1 TB, and a couple of TB configurations. A stunning factor about these drives is the truth that in contrast to most Phison PS5016-E16-based SSDs, KINGMAX’s PX4480 units should not outfitted with a warmth sink, however include a sticker fabricated from a plastic-like materials, which improves their phsyical compatibility, however may have an effect on their efficiency below excessive hundreds.
Speaking of efficiency, KINGMAX says that the PX4480 drives are rated for as much as 5000 MB/s sequential learn speeds, as much as 4400 MB/s sequential write speeds (when pSLC caching is enabled), and as much as 600Okay/500Okay random learn/write speeds, which is in-line with competing units that use the identical controller.
As far as endurance is worried, KINGMAX charges its ‘4×4’ SSDs for as much as 3600 terabytes to be written (TBW) relying on the precise mannequin. Meanwhile, the drives are backed by a three-year guarantee.
| KINGMAX’s PX4480 SSDs | |||
| Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | 2 TB |
| Model Number | ? | ? | ? |
| Controller | Phison PS5016-E16 (PCIe 4.Zero x4) | ||
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC NAND | ||
| Form-Factor, Interface | M.2-2280, PCIe 4.Zero x4, NVMe 1.3 | ||
| Sequential Read | 5000 MB/s | ||
| Sequential Write | 2500 MB/s | 4400 MB/s | |
| Random Read IOPS | 400Okay | 600Okay IOPS | |
| Random Write IOPS | 500Okay | 500Okay IOPS | |
| Pseudo-SLC Caching | Supported | ||
| DRAM Buffer | ? | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| TCG Opal Encryption | No | ||
| Power Consumption | 6.Three W | 6.5 W | 7 W |
| Warranty | Three years | ||
| MTBF | 1.7 million hours | ||
| TBW | 850 TB | 1800 TB | 3600 TB |
| MSRP | $? | $? | $? |
Considering that the PX4480 SSDs are powered by a widespread controller and the truth that KINGMAX already lists its PX4480 drives on its web site, count on them available on the market shortly. Prices must be similar to comparable merchandise from competing suppliers.
Source: KINGMAX
