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Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
About This Product
The SanDisk Extreme 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, offering sequential read and write speeds typical of entry-level PCIe Gen4 drives. This drive is suitable for general computing and light gaming, providing faster boot times and application loading compared to SATA SSDs. While it offers a performance upgrade over PCIe Gen3 drives, it may not match the sustained high-end performance of premium PCIe Gen4 SSDs in its capacity class.
Verdict
“Good for users seeking a budget-friendly PCIe Gen4 upgrade for general use and light gaming.”
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
Sequential, random, and sustained speeds.
Sequential Read
5,000 MB/s
Sequential Write
4,000 MB/s
How long the drive lasts under sustained writes.
Warranty
3 years
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DRAM Cache
Yes
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