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Mushkin Enhanced

Mushkin Enhanced MKNSSDVL512GB-D8 512GB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-2K5P-EG9N1 MPN MKNSSDVL512GB-D8

A 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe internal SSD delivering up to 4725 MB/s sequential read and 2525 MB/s sequential write with hardware encryption support

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 4,725 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,525 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Intended useConsumer

Capacity 512GB

  • Up to 4725 MB/s sequential read speed for fast boot and load times
  • Up to 2525 MB/s sequential write speed to move large files quickly
  • 512 GB capacity stores games, apps and media
  • Hardware encryption with TCG Opal, AES and eDrive protects data at rest
  • 1500 G shock resistance and 1.5 million hour MTBF for durable operation

Vortex-LX 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The Mushkin Enhanced Vortex-LX is a 512GB internal solid-state drive built for consumer PCs and laptops. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol. The InnoGrit IG5220 controller manages 3D NAND flash with SLC caching and host memory buffer support.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limits

The drive delivers up to 4725 MB/s sequential read and 2525 MB/s sequential write on a PCIe 4.0 x4 link. Random performance reaches 200000 IOPS read and 445000 IOPS write. If the host slot is limited to PCIe 3.0, throughput will fall to that generation's ceiling. Thermal throttling may engage above 70°C operating temperature.

Straightforward M.2 installation

Installation requires a single M.2 2280 slot and the included screw; the drive height is 3.80mm. Common issues include forgetting to enable NVMe in BIOS, using a PCIe 3.0-only slot, or omitting the motherboard standoff so the drive sits at an angle. The self-encrypting drive supports TCG Opal and IEEE1667 for software encryption setup.

How it compares

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

Price $167.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 4,725 MB/s
Higher than about 68% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $328.11 per TB
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMushkin Enhanced
Product lineVortex-LX
Model nameMKNSSDVL512 GB-D8
Total capacity512 GB
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 4,725 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,525 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 200,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 445,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipInnoGrit IG5220
Data encryptionTCG Opal, AES, and eDrive (IEEE1667) encryption support. Self-encrypting drive (SED)
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height3.8 mm
Overall width80.0 mm
Product depth22.0 mm
Product weight7g
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size152 × 51 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 512GB Vortex-LX or a larger capacity?

The 512GB model gives you up to 4725 MB/s sequential read and 2525 MB/s sequential write with 200000 random read IOPS and 445000 random write IOPS. Larger capacities in the same series typically scale write speeds and endurance higher, so choose 512GB if your OS and core apps fit, or step up if you need more space for games and media.

What does the 4725 MB/s read figure mean once the drive is in my PC?

That is the peak sequential read speed over PCIe 4.0 x4 with SLC caching active. Real-world game loads and boot times will be lower but still far above PCIe 3.0 drives, and the InnoGrit IG5220 controller with HMB keeps latency low for everyday workloads.

The drive uses PCIe 4.0 x4 — what does that cap in practice?

The x4 lane width and NVMe 1.4 protocol set a theoretical ceiling near 8 GB/s, but this model tops out at 4725 MB/s read and 2525 MB/s write. If your motherboard only has PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots, speeds will be limited to that generation's lower bandwidth.

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