Introduction - KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD
KIOXIA has introduced the EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD, aimed at the mainstream consumer market seeking to enhance their system performance beyond the capabilities of initial entry-level M.2 SSDs. This latest model moves past the limitations of earlier technologies like PCIe Gen3 and NVMe 1.3, offering upgrades in both performance and capacity. Notably, the EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD comes in larger storage options, such as 2TB, addressing the need for higher data storage capacity. The EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD marks a significant improvement over its predecessor, the PLUS G2, in several key areas:- Performance Enhancements: The SSD features more than a twofold increase in sequential read/write speeds, along with nearly double the performance in random read/write operations compared to the PLUS G2 model.
- Interface Advancements: It incorporates the NVMe 1.4 protocol and PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, providing a cost-effective and readily accessible upgrade for consumer electronics, and enhancing data transfer rates and system responsiveness.
- Energy Efficiency: The new SSD achieves up to 70% greater energy efficiency at maximum sequential read speeds when compared to the PLUS G2 series, contributing to reduced power consumption and extended battery life in portable devices.
- Advanced NAND Technology: Utilizing KIOXIA's proprietary BiCS FLASH, the EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD leverages cutting-edge NAND technology that is foundational across a wide array of applications, from automotive systems and gaming platforms to data centers and mobile devices.
The transition from traditional SSD technologies to the EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD offers a notable upgrade in system performance, making it a suitable option for users looking to improve their computing experience. This product release reflects KIOXIA's commitment to advancing SSD technology to meet the evolving needs of the mainstream market.
The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 SSD, renowned for its performance, is an M.2 NVMe SSD compatible with the PCI-Express 4.0 interface. This series includes the Phison E21 controller coupled with TLC (Triple-Level Cell) flash memory for enhanced performance. As a DRAM-less SSD, it utilizes system memory for storing its mapping tables. The SSD employs vertically stacked TLC NAND, with each cell capable of storing 3 bits of data. The following pages will provide further details and continue the review.
