KIOXIA EXCERIA Plus G3 1TB NVMe SSD – Gen4 PCIe 4.0 x4, 5000 MB/s Read, M.2 2280, BiCS Flash TLC, TBW 600, Internal Gaming Solid State Drive – Former Toshiba Memory, Japanese Brand
🚀 Performance
| Metric | 1TB Variant | 2TB Variant |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Read | 5,000 MB/s | 5,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 3,900 MB/s | 3,900 MB/s |
| Random Read (IOPS) | 770,000 | 680,000 |
| Random Write (IOPS) | 950,000 | 950,000 |
| TBW (Endurance) | 600 TB | 1,200 TB |
| MTBF | 1.5 million hours | 1.5 million hours |
| DWPD | 0.3 | 0.3 |
💾 Solid-State Drive Overview
- Type: NVMe SSD
- Form Factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided)
- Interface: PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
- Protocol: NVMe 1.4
- Capacities Available: 1TB and 2TB
- Launch Date: May 25, 2023
🧱 Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 80.15 mm × 22.15 mm × 2.63 mm
- Weight: ~7.0 g (1TB), ~7.4 g (2TB)
- Color: Blue PCB
- Installation: Internal SSD for laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles
🧠 Controller
- Model: Phison PS5021-E21T
- Architecture: ARM Cortex-R5, triple-core
- Process Node: 12nm (TSMC)
- Channels: 4 @ 1600 MT/s
- Features:
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
- TRIM, Garbage Collection
- SmartECC 2.0, Thermal Throttling
- AES-256 encryption support
🔋 NAND Flash
- Type: BiCS5 3D TLC NAND
- Layers: 112-layer
- Manufacturer: Kioxia
- Toggle Mode: 4.0
- Die Configuration: 4 dies @ 512 Gbit (1TB) or 8 dies (2TB)
- Page Size: 16 KB
- Endurance: Up to 3000 P/E cycles
🧮 DRAM Cache
- DRAM: None (DRAM-less design)
- Cache Strategy: Uses pseudo-SLC cache and Host Memory Buffer (64MB)
🌟 Features
- PCIe Gen 4.0 interface for high bandwidth
- NVMe 1.4 protocol for low latency
- Shock and vibration resistant
- TRIM, SMART monitoring
- Compatible with PS5 and most modern motherboards
- SSD Utility software for health monitoring
⚙️ Technical Details
- Power Consumption:
- Active: ~4.9W (1TB), ~5.3W (2TB)
- Idle: ~50mW (PS3), ~5mW (PS4)
- Operating Temp: 0°C to 85°C
- Storage Temp: -40°C to 85°C
- Certifications: RoHS compliant
🎚️ SSD Comparison
| SSD Model | Interface | Seq Read / Write | Random IOPS Read / Write | DRAM Cache | TBW | Warranty | Heatsink | Price (₹) | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIOXIA EXCERIA Plus G3 | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 | 5,000 / 3,900 MB/s | 770K / 950K IOPS | HMB Only | 600 TBW | 5 Years | No | 6,000–7,000 | Budget Gaming, Everyday Use |
| Samsung 990 Pro | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 | 7,450 / 6,900 MB/s | 1.4M / 1.55M IOPS | Yes | 600 TBW | 5 Years | Optional | 10,000+ | High-End Gaming, Content Creation |
| Crucial P3 Plus | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 | 5,000 / 4,200 MB/s | ~680K / ~800K IOPS | No | 220 TBW | 5 Years | No | 5,000–6,000 | Entry-Level Use, Boot Drive |
| Kingston KC3000 | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 | 7,000 / 6,000 MB/s | ~1M / ~1M IOPS | Yes | 800 TBW | 5 Years | Optional | 8,000–9,000 | Gaming, Productivity |
📌 Additional Information
- Warranty: 5 years or until TBW limit is reached
- Compatibility: M.2 M-key socket (PCIe Gen 3/4)
- Software Support: SSD Utility for firmware updates, health checks, and performance tuning
🛒 About This Item (Retail Highlights)
- Designed for gamers, video editors, and power users
- Japanese brand with Toshiba legacy
- Competitive pricing with high performance
- No heatsink or RGB — focused on clean, efficient design
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