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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black heatsink attached

Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB internal SSD ZP2000GM3A023

SKU CH-BWTG-HDJ1Q MPN ZP2000GM3A023

M.2 2280 2TB internal SSD with included heatsink delivers up to 7300 MBps sequential read and 6900 MBps write for high-end gaming and content creation

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 2TB w/ Heatsink

  • Faster game loads with up to 7300 MBps sequential read
  • Sustained write performance up to 6900 MBps for content creation
  • Responsive multitasking from 1,000,000 IOPS random read and write
  • Long-term reliability backed by 1,800,000 hours MTBF
  • Cooler operation under load with included heatsink

Capacity and interface

The Seagate FireCuda 530 ZP2000GM3A023 is a 2TB internal SSD built on the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface. It uses 3D TLC memory and has no separate cache. The drive targets consumers who need sustained high throughput for gaming and content creation workloads.

Compatibility check

Verify that your motherboard provides an M.2 slot wired for PCIe Gen4 x4 and that the BIOS supports NVMe 1.4 boot devices. The module includes a heatsink, so confirm adequate clearance around the slot and that the board mounting standoff matches the 2280 length. Ensure your operating system includes an NVMe driver for full performance.

Build and daily use

The integrated heatsink helps maintain lower temperatures during extended transfers, supporting consistent sequential reads up to 7300 MBps and writes up to 6900 MBps. Random 4KB performance reaches 1000000 IOPS for both read and write. An MTBF of 1800000 hours and the 3D TLC design indicate high endurance for heavy daily workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $206.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,300 MB/s
Higher than about 87% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $103.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 83% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineFireCuda 530
Model nameZP2000GM3A023
Part numberZP2000GM3A023
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,900 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
Cache memory0 MB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw24 mW
Active power draw8.0 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height10.39 mm
Overall width24.2 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight47g
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size157 × 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

Does the FireCuda 530 2TB ZP2000GM3A023 include the heatsink in the box or must it be purchased separately?

The drive ships with the heatsink already attached, so no separate purchase is needed.

Which capacity of the FireCuda 530 line should I choose if I want the 7300 MBps sequential read speed shown in the specifications?

The 2TB model ZP2000GM3A023 delivers up to 7300 MBps sequential read and 6900 MBps sequential write.

What does the 7300 MBps headline figure mean for real-world game loading on a PCIe Gen4 motherboard?

On a PCIe Gen4 x4 slot the drive can reach 7300 MBps sequential read, cutting large game load times versus Gen3 drives.

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