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Green rectangular M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chip visible

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GP-GSM2NE3256GNTD 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-HN4W-44GH7 MPN GP-GSM2NE3256GNTD

256 GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with up to 1700 MB/s read, 1100 MB/s write, 300 TBW and HMB support

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 1,700 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,100 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 256GB

  • Faster boot and app loading with up to 1700 MB/s sequential read
  • Smooth multitasking backed by up to 1100 MB/s sequential write
  • Responsive random access reaching 180000 read IOPS and 250000 write IOPS
  • Long-term reliability rated at 300 TBW and 1500000 hours MTBF
  • Low idle power of 1.9 mW helps extend laptop battery life

256GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD

The GIGABYTE GP-GSM2NE3256GNTD is a 256GB M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive built for everyday desktop and laptop workloads. It uses a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 to deliver sequential reads up to 1700 MBps and writes up to 1100 MBps. Random performance reaches 180000 IOPS read and 250000 IOPS write.

Fits M.2 2280 slots with PCIe 3.0 x4 wiring

The drive plugs directly into an M.2 2280 key-M slot wired for PCI-Express 3.0 x4, requiring no cables or drive bay. Host Memory Buffer support lets the controller borrow a small slice of system DRAM, removing the need for on-board DRAM cache. Power draw stays low at 1.9 mW idle, 2.6W average read and 2.4W write.

300 TBW endurance for light to moderate workloads

The 300 TBW rating and 1500000-hour MTBF provide headroom for operating systems, applications and frequent file transfers. Sustained workloads that exceed the write budget or push the controller near its 70°C operating limit will throttle performance. The drive operates from 0°C to 70°C and survives storage from -40°C to 85°C.

How it compares

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

Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 98% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 1,700 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $58.55 per TB
Cheaper than about 95% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGP-GSM2NE3256GNTD
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,700 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,100 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 180,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 250,000 IOPS
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw1.9 mW
Active power drawAvg. read: 2.6 W
Write: 2.4 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.3 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size140 × 81 × 15 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

How long before the 300 TBW endurance rating is reached under heavy daily writes?

The drive is rated for 300 TBW, so sustained heavy writing will reach that limit after roughly 300 terabytes of total data written.

What are the active power draw and operating temperature range when the SSD runs continuously?

Active read power averages 2.6W, write power 2.4W, and the operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C.

Does my motherboard need an M.2 2280 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.3 support for this drive to work?

Yes, the drive requires an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.3.

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