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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and silver NAND chips

Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 520 2TB M.2 2280 internal SSD ZP2000GM3A002

SKU CH-B08E-WJ0A9 MPN ZP2000GM3A002

PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 M.2 2280 2TB 3D TLC SSD delivers up to 5000 MBps read and 4400 MBps write with 750000 IOPS random read and 700000 IOPS random write

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,400 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read for fast game loading
  • Up to 4400 MB/s sequential write for quick file saves
  • 750000 IOPS random read for responsive multitasking
  • 3600 TBW endurance for long-term reliability
  • 8 million hours MTBF for sustained operation

What the FireCuda 520 2TB is for

The Seagate FireCuda 520 2TB is an M.2 2280 internal SSD built for consumer PCs and laptops. It uses a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface with an E16 controller aligned to AMD X570 chipset motherboards. The 3D TLC NAND and 2TB capacity suit high-performance gaming rigs and creative workstations needing fast storage.

Thermals noise and power draw

Idle power draw sits at 25 mW while active use reaches 6W. The drive operates between 0°C and 70°C with no moving parts, so it runs silently. Low idle consumption helps laptop battery life, and the thermal envelope fits standard M.2 slots without extra cooling in most builds.

The spec that decides fit

The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface is the single factor that decides compatibility. It delivers up to 5000 MBps sequential read and 4400 MBps write with 750000 IOPS random read and 700000 IOPS random write. The drive is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms but needs a Gen4 slot for full speed.

How it compares

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

Price $179.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $90.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineFireCuda 520
Model nameZP2000GM3A002
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,400 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 750,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 700,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Controller chipE16
Write endurance3600 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw25 mW
Active power draw6 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height3.58 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8.7g
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size140 × 109 × 28 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 failures1,800,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the FireCuda 520 2TB M.2 2280 into my motherboard and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 and secure it with the motherboard standoff screw; the step people miss is confirming the slot runs at Gen4 x4 rather than Gen3 x4 or SATA.

What maintenance or replacement will the FireCuda 520 2TB need over its lifespan?

No routine maintenance is required; the drive is rated for 3600TB written and 1,800,000 hours MTBF, so replacement is only needed if those endurance limits are reached or a hardware fault occurs.

What is the first limit that appears under sustained heavy writes on the FireCuda 520 2TB?

The sequential write speed of up to 4400 MBps will throttle once the controller temperature approaches the 70°C operating limit, reducing sustained throughput.

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