Crucial has unveiled the T700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, the fastest SSD for consumers. T700 delivers speeds reaching up to 12.4 GB/s. In collaboration with Micron, Phison has developed the T700 series. Crucial has announced that these drives are available for pre-order, with the 1 TB variant retailing for $179.99 US. The 2 TB variant retails for $339.99 US, and the 4 TB variant retails for $599.99 US. These SSDs will be available in retail on the 30th of May.
Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 SSD Speed and Features
The Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 SSD is a beast of a storage device, boasting fast read and write speeds. With a sleek M.2 2280 form factor and capacities ranging from 1 TB to a whopping 4 TB, this NVMe 2.0 PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface drive is ready to handle all your storage needs.
But what really sets the T700 apart is its incredible rated speed of 12.4 GB/s for sequential reads and 11.8 GB/s for sequential writes. That’s right, and you heard it correctly – 12.4 GB/s. Compare that to the competition, which often maxes out at 10 GB/s read and 9.5 GB/s write speeds, and you’ll see why the T700 is the clear winner.
Compatibility and Security
The Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 SSD is compatible with Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, with backward compatibility in Gen3 and Gen4 systems. It is built with Micron 232-layer TLC NAND and features hardware encryption for storage security with TCG Opal 2.01.
Heatsink Design
The Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 SSD will soon hit the market, giving users the option to choose between a non-heatsink and heatsink version. The good news is that both options have ditched the active-fan cooler, which means you won’t have to put up with any extra noise when using the drive.
If you opt for the heatsink version, you’ll be treated to a sleek and sophisticated design. It will not only looks great but also helps to maximize airflow and keep your drive running cool. The T700 features a double-sided PCB with targeted thermal materials. It has a nickel-plated copper bottom plate and an aluminum plate. All of which work together to dissipate heat efficiently and prevent any overheating issues.
Performance
The Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 SSD is not just any ordinary storage device – it has earned the title of the “World’s Fastest Gen5 NVMe SSD”. Designed with high-performance gaming, photo, and video editing in mind, the T700 is sure to impress even the most demanding users.
Top tech companies like AMD, NVIDIA, and ASUS have partnered with Crucial to bring this groundbreaking drive to market. The T700 is part of the T-Series of products, which will feature Micron’s 232L NAND and fully comply with the Microsoft DirectStorage API. This means you can expect lightning-fast load times and ultra-smooth gameplay without hiccups or lag.
Price
The 1 TB T700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD retails for $179.99 US, the 2 TB variant retails for $339.99 US, and the 4 TB variant retails for $599.99 US. You can also get the same drives with a heatsink for a slight extra $30 US. Following are the links to the drives:
- T700 Gen5 NVMe 4 TB (With Heatsink) – $629.99 US
- T700 Gen5 NVMe 4 TB (Non-Heatsink) – $599.99 US
- T700 Gen5 NVMe 2 TB (With Heatsink) – $369.99 US
- T700 Gen5 NVMe 2 TB (Non-Heatsink) – $339.99 US
- T700 Gen5 NVMe 1 TB (With Heatsink) – $209.99 US
- T700 Gen5 NVMe 1 TB (Non-Heatsink) – $179.99 US
Source: Crucial
