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PCIe 4.0 SSD

An SSD using the PCIe 4.0 interface, roughly twice the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A PCIe 4.0 SSD uses the fourth-generation PCIe bus, doubling the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 and enabling sequential speeds of around 7 GB/s on NVMe drives.

See PCIe 5.0 SSD.

Where PCIe 4.0 SSD Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PCIe 4.0 SSD?

An SSD using the PCIe 4.0 interface, roughly twice the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0.

What terms are related to PCIe 4.0 SSD?

Related Storage terms include drive bay, M.2 slot.

Related Technical Terms

drive bay
A slot inside a computer or enclosure that holds a storage drive. Storage
M.2 slot
A compact slot for M.2 solid-state drives, common in laptops and desktops. Storage
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