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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 520 ZP1000GM3A002 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-1187-SSYE1 MPN ZP1000GM3A002

M.2 2280 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 SSD delivering up to 5000 MB/s read and 4400 MB/s write with 1800 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity1 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 1TB

  • Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read speeds accelerate game loads
  • Up to 4400 MB/s sequential write speeds cut project save times
  • 760,000 random read IOPS keeps multitasking responsive
  • 1,800,000 hour MTBF and 1800 TBW support heavy workloads
  • PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface works with Gen3 platforms

Seagate FireCuda 520 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

This 1TB internal solid state drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and NVMe 1.3 protocol. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 5000 MBps and write speeds up to 4400 MBps using 3D TLC NAND. The drive is built for high-performance gaming PCs and creative workstations.

Check motherboard M.2 slot key

Verify that your motherboard has an M-keyed M.2 slot compatible with 2280-length drives. The drive operates at PCIe Gen4 x4 speeds on supporting platforms and remains fully backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems. Ensure your BIOS is updated for NVMe 1.3 boot support if you intend to use it as a primary OS drive.

Suits gamers and creators needing sustained Gen4

The 1800 TBW endurance rating and 1.8 million hour MTBF make it suitable for heavy write workloads such as game installs, video editing and large project files. Users on PCIe 3.0-only platforms will not reach the advertised sequential speeds and may prefer a Gen3 drive for better value. Laptops with single-sided M.2 clearance constraints should confirm physical fit before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $142.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 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 $142.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineFireCuda 520
Model nameZP1000GM3A002
Total capacity1 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 760,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 700,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Write endurance1800 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw15 mW
Active power draw5.6 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height3.58 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8.5g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size156 × 109 × 3 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

Does the drive ship with a heatsink or mounting screw, or do I need to source them separately?

The M.2 2280 module is supplied as a bare drive; most motherboards include the required M.2 screw and standoff, while a heatsink is optional and sold separately if your board lacks integrated cooling.

The FireCuda 520 line lists 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB — how do I decide which capacity fits my workload?

The 1 TB model delivers 5000 MB/s read, 4400 MB/s write, 760K random read IOPS, 700K random write IOPS and 1800 TBW; choose 500 GB for a boot-plus-core-games setup, 1 TB for larger libraries, or 2 TB for heavy creative projects.

What does the 5000 MB/s sequential read figure mean once the SSD is installed in a PCIe Gen4 x4 slot?

In a Gen4 x4 system the drive can sustain up to 5000 MB/s sequential reads and 4400 MB/s writes, cutting game load times and accelerating large-file transfers compared with Gen3 or SATA alternatives.

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