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Intel

Intel 530 Series 120GB SATA III internal SSD

SKU CH-CGZX-PXM5E

A 120 GB internal solid-state drive with SATA interface, MLC memory, up to 540 MB/s read and 490 MB/s write speeds, and 256-bit AES encryption

  • Total capacity120 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 540 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 490 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • NAND flash typeMLC
  • Fast boot and load times from 540 MBps sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 41000 IOPS random read
  • Data integrity protected by 256-bit AES encryption
  • Low power draw of 55 mW idle extends laptop battery
  • High reliability with 1200000 hour MTBF rating

Intel 530 Series 120GB SATA SSD

The Intel 530 Series is a 120GB internal solid state drive built with MLC memory for desktop and laptop upgrades. It connects through a standard SATA interface and delivers sequential reads up to 540 MBps and writes up to 490 MBps.

NCQ AES S.M.A.R.T. and Rapid Storage

Native Command Queuing reorders requests to reduce latency while end-to-end data protection and 256-bit AES encryption guard stored information. Intel Rapid Storage Technology and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring add drive health visibility and RAID support.

SATA III caps throughput at 6 Gbps

The SATA III link limits maximum transfer rates to 6 Gbps so the drive cannot exceed its rated 540 MBps read and 490 MBps write. Random performance reaches 41,000 read IOPS and 80,000 write IOPS within that ceiling.

How it compares

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

Price $154.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 120 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 540 MB/s
Lower than about 83% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $1,291.58 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product line530 Series
Model nameSSDSCKHW120A4
Total capacity120 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 540 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 490 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 41,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 80,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw55 mW
Active power draw140 mW
Size & build
Overall height2.54 mm
Overall width22.86 mm
Product depth78.74 mm
Product weight0.02 lb (0.01 kg)
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Operating humidity range5% to 90% RH
Max shock tolerance1000 g @ 0.5 ms
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 g @ 5-700 Hz
Non-operating: 3.13 g @ 5-800 Hz
More details
Mean time between failures1,200,000 h

Questions about this item

How long is the MLC NAND rated to last before it wears out?

The drive carries an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours and uses MLC memory with 256-bit AES and end-to-end data protection to extend usable life.

Will the 490 MBps sequential write speed hold steady during large sustained transfers?

Sequential write peaks at 490 MBps, but sustained throughput will be limited by the SATA III interface ceiling and the controller thermal throttle point.

How much heat and power should I expect when the SSD runs all day in a laptop?

Active power draw is 140 mW, idle drops to 55 mW, and the operating range is 0°C to 70°C with no moving parts to generate noise.

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