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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chip

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE AG450E1TB-G 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-47HJ-2ET9G MPN AG450E1TB-G

M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4, delivering up to 5000 MBps read and 4600 MBps write speeds

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast game loads with sequential reads up to 5000 MBps
  • Quick file saves with sequential writes up to 4600 MBps
  • 1TB capacity stores large libraries and projects
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers high bandwidth
  • 3D NAND TLC memory provides reliable endurance

AORUS Gen4 5000E 1TB M.2 SSD

The GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 5000E is a 1TB M.2 2280 internal solid state drive built for consumer workloads. It uses 3D NAND TLC memory and connects via a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 support. Sequential reads reach up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 4600 MBps.

Ideal for PC builders upgrading storage

This drive suits anyone adding fast primary storage to a desktop or laptop with an M.2 slot wired for PCI-Express 4.0 x4. HMB, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support help maintain performance over time. Systems limited to PCI-Express 3.0 will not reach the rated speeds.

The deciding spec is the PCI-Express 4.0 x4

Your motherboard must provide an M.2 slot that runs at PCI-Express 4.0 x4 to deliver the quoted 5000 MBps read and 4600 MBps write figures. If the slot is wired for 3.0 x4 or 4.0 x2, the drive will still work but at lower throughput.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $65.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $65.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 94% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineAORUS Gen4 5000E
Part numberAG450E1 TB-G
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,600 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND TLC
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size125 × 80 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 drive and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 slot at an angle, secure it with the motherboard screw, and enable NVMe 1.4 in BIOS so the 5000 MBps read speed is active.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D NAND TLC drive need later?

No mechanical parts require service; run TRIM periodically and monitor S.M.A.R.T. data, and replace the unit only when the 1000 GB capacity reaches its write endurance limit.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy writes?

The sequential write ceiling of 4600 MBps is reached before the 5000 MBps read limit, so prolonged large-file transfers will hit that write bottleneck first.

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