We reported about these value Series 5 SSDs late March, Intel is now offering them though. Intel is launching the 540S-ssd series, based on TLC nand flash memory. The SSD series will receive 16nm tlc-memory from SK Hynix.
The units will be available in 2.5"- and M2 formats. You will spot the Intel SSD 540S-series with six models at 120, 180, 240, 360 en 480GB and one 1TB version. The controller will be the Silicon Motion SM2256 that also is used in the Crucial BX200 SSD series. From the top of my head this will be the first series from Intel based on TLC, also interesting to see is that Intel has moved away from Micron as they are using SK Hynix NAND here.
| 120 GB | 180 GB | 240 GB | 360 GB | 480 GB | 1000 GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Capacity | 128 GB | 192 GB | 256 GB | 384 GB | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Form Factors | 2.5 Inch M.2 2280 |
2.5 Inch M.2 2280 |
2.5 Inch M.2 2280 |
2.5 Inch M.2 2280 |
2.5 Inch M.2 2280 |
2.5 Inch M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps | SATA 6 Gbps |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s | 560 MB/s | 560 MB/s | 560 MB/s | 560 MB/s | 560 MB/s |
| Sequential Write (Burst) | Up To 480 MB/s | Up To 480 MB/s | Up To 480 MB/s | Up To 480 MB/s | Up To 480 MB/s | Up To 480 MB/s |
| Sequential Write (Sustained) | 70 MB/s | 90 MB/s | 100 MB/s | 100 MB/s | 125 MB/s | 125 MB/s |
The maximum read and write performance for the SSD series is 560MB/s and 480 MB/sec. Intel should be launching the product series somewhere in April. The 120GB version would cost 70 EURO running up-to 370 EURO for the 1TB model, which is still quite a high price for a value SSD series.
