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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chips

Intel

Intel 670p Series 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe QLC internal SSD SSDPEKNU512GZX1

SKU CH-JG00-DQ3N6 MPN SSDPEKNU512GZX1

M.2 2280 512GB QLC drive with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe reaching 3000 MB/s read and 1600 MB/s write

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 512GB

  • Up to 3000 MB/s sequential read for fast boot and load times
  • Up to 1600 MB/s sequential write for responsive file saves
  • 185 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • 1,600,000 hour MTBF indicates long-term reliability
  • Low 25 mW idle power extends laptop battery life

512GB QLC NVMe SSD for everyday PCs

The Intel 670p Series 512GB drive uses 144-layer QLC NAND and a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface in the M.2 2280 form factor. It is built for consumer notebooks, desktops and mobile devices that need high capacity at an accessible price point.

Thermals, noise and power in normal use

With no moving parts the drive runs silently. Active power draw is 80 mW and idle power is 25 mW. The operating temperature range spans 0°C to 70°C, while shock resistance reaches 1,000G during operation and 1,500G when powered off. Vibration tolerance is rated at 2.17 GRMS across 5-700 Hz.

185TB written endurance for the 512GB model

The terabytes-written rating of 185TB is the single figure that determines whether this drive suits your workload. Sequential speeds reach 3,000 MBps read and 1,600 MBps write, with random performance of 110,000 IOPS read and 315,000 IOPS write. MTBF is 1,600,000 hours.

How it compares

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

Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,000 MB/s
Higher than about 55% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $109.36 per TB
Cheaper than about 80% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product line670p Series
Model nameSSDPEKNU512GZX1
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 110,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 315,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D4 QLC
Write endurance185 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe
Power
Idle power draw25 mW
Active power draw80 mW
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size163 × 122 × 20 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock toleranceOperating; 1,000G/0.5 ms
Non Operation; 1,500G/0.5 ms
Vibration tolerance2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,600,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD in my laptop or desktop, and what step do people often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle into the M.2 slot, press it flat, and secure it with the motherboard screw; the step many miss is enabling the NVMe controller in BIOS so the OS sees the 512GB volume.

What maintenance or replacement will the Intel 670p Series 512GB QLC drive need over its lifetime?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the 185 TBW endurance rating and 1.6 million hour MTBF indicate when the NAND may wear out, at which point the drive is replaced rather than serviced.

What limit appears first on the SSDPEKNU512GZX1 during sustained heavy writes?

The sequential write ceiling of 1600 MBps is reached before the 3000 MBps read limit, and the 185 TBW endurance budget will be consumed if that rate continues for extended periods.

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