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M.2 2280 SSD with low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. KC3000 SKC3000D/4096G internal SSD

SKU CH-J0V7-0K0S5 MPN SKC3000D/4096G

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 4096 GB capacity, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface, 7000 MB/s sequential speeds, 1,000,000 IOPS random performance, Phison E18 controller, 4 GB DRAM cache.

  • Total capacity4096 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 4TB

  • Up to 7000 MBps sequential read speeds for rapid data access
  • Up to 7000 MBps sequential write speeds for fast file transfers
  • 4GB DRAM cache enables sustained high throughput
  • 2PBW endurance rating supports heavy write workloads
  • 1,800,000 hours MTBF indicates long-term reliability

Capacity and Interface

The Kingston KC3000 SKC3000D/4096G is a 4096GB internal SSD built for consumer workloads that demand high throughput. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link driven by a Phison E18 controller with 4GB of DRAM cache. 3D TLC memory supports the rated endurance of 3.2PBW and an MTBF of 1,800,000 hours.

Thermals and Power

A low profile graphene aluminum heat spreader is fitted to the drive to manage temperatures during operation. The controller is specified to run between 0°C and +70°C. Power draw measures 5 mW at idle, 0.36W average active, 2.7W maximum read and 10.2W maximum write, keeping energy use low for a high performance NVMe device.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous heavy write workloads the heat spreader helps the controller maintain performance without rapid throttling. The drive is rated for 1,000,000 IOPS random read and write alongside 7000 MBps sequential read and write, figures that reflect steady state capability rather than short burst peaks. Vibration resistance is rated at 2.17G peak operating and 20G peak non operating.

How it compares

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

Price $772.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 4096 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,000 MB/s
Higher than about 80% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $188.72 per TB
Pricier than about 57% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineKC3000
Model nameSKC3000D/4096G
Total capacity4096 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Controller chipPhison E18
Cache memory4 GB DRAM
Write endurance3.2PBW
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Power
Idle power draw5 mW
Active power draw0.36 W Avg / 2.7 W (MAX) Read / 10.2 W (MAX) Write
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height3.5 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight9.7g
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size183 × 130 × 8 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17G Peak (7-800 Hz)
Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,800,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will the drive fit in a standard M.2 2280 slot with the heat spreader installed?

Yes. The low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader keeps the drive at 3.50 mm height, which is within the standard M.2 2280 single-sided clearance.

Does the drive need a motherboard with PCIe 4.0 to reach the quoted speeds?

It will run on PCIe 3.0 slots, but the 7000 MBps sequential and 1,000,000 IOPS random figures require a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe connection.

Is the 4 GB DRAM cache used for mapping or user data?

The 4 GB DRAM cache stores the NVMe mapping tables, which sustains the 7000 MBps write speed and 3.2 PBW endurance rating.

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