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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 530 ZP1000GM3A023 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-Z8K8-BPQED MPN ZP1000GM3A023

1TB M.2 2280 NVMe drive with built-in heatsink reaches 7300 MBps read and 6000 MBps write for gaming and content creation

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 1TB w/ Heatsink

  • Sequential reads up to 7300 MBps accelerate game loading
  • Sequential writes up to 6000 MBps speed up content creation
  • Random reads up to 800000 IOPS boost system responsiveness
  • Random writes up to 1000000 IOPS handle heavy multitasking
  • Built-in heatsink from EKWB sustains peak performance longer

FireCuda 530 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe 1.4

The FireCuda 530 is a 1TB internal SSD built for consumers who need sustained high throughput. It uses 3D TLC memory and a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface to deliver up to 7300 MBps sequential read and 6000 MBps sequential write speeds. Random performance reaches 800000 IOPS read and 1000000 IOPS write. An integrated EKWB heatsink helps maintain those speeds under heavy workloads.

Build integration M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4

The drive fits any M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe Gen4 x4, including desktop motherboards and the PlayStation 5 expansion bay. No separate heatsink purchase is required because the aluminium block is already attached. The single-sided 2280 form factor leaves adjacent slots clear for other components. Idle power draw is 16 mW, rising to 6.5 W under load.

Capacity headroom 1TB 1800000 hour MTBF

At 1TB the FireCuda 530 holds large game libraries, active project files and operating system data with room for growth. The 1800000 hour MTBF rating reflects the endurance of the 3D TLC array under continuous write cycles. Sequential writes remain consistent up to the rated 6000 MBps until the drive approaches full capacity, where controller overhead can reduce sustained throughput.

How it compares

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

Price $209.99
Pricier than about 56% 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 7,300 MB/s
Higher than about 87% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $209.99 per TB
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineFireCuda 530
Model nameZP1000GM3A023
Part numberZP1000GM3A023
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 800,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Cache memory0 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw16 mW
Active power draw6.5 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height9.84 mm
Overall width24.2 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight47g
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size155 × 109 × 25 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

Will the 7300 MB/s sequential read speed drop during long workloads?

The built-in EKWB heatsink minimises thermal throttling so peak performance is maintained for longer periods under sustained use.

How much power and heat does the drive produce when running all day?

Active power draw is 6.5 W and idle draw is 16 mW; the aluminium heatsink is designed to dissipate the extra heat from PCIe Gen4 speeds.

Does my motherboard need a specific M.2 slot to use this 1TB drive?

It requires an M.2 2280 slot with PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 support for full performance.

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