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Seagate FireCuda X1070 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 QLC internal SSD ZP1000GS3A001

SKU CH-6ARD-M9NSH MPN ZP1000GS3A001

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 1TB QLC storage, PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, up to 7200 MBps read and 6000 MBps write speeds

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,200 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Boots and loads games fast with up to 7200 MBps sequential read
  • Handles large installs and multitasking via up to 6000 MBps sequential write
  • Responsive gameplay and quick asset streaming from up to 850000 random read IOPS
  • Sustains heavy write workloads with up to 900000 random write IOPS
  • Stores a full library in 1TB capacity with 600TB endurance rating

Seagate FireCuda X1070 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 QLC

The Seagate FireCuda X1070 is a 1TB internal solid-state drive built on the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface. It uses QLC memory and operates without a DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer instead. Sequential reads reach up to 7200 MBps and writes up to 6000 MBps, while random performance hits 850000 IOPS read and 900000 IOPS write. The drive targets gamers and content creators who want high capacity and speed at a mainstream price point.

1-month Xbox Ultimate Game Pass included

A one-month Xbox Ultimate Game Pass code ships with the drive, giving immediate access to a large library of PC and console titles. The bundle adds value for new Xbox ecosystem users or anyone wanting to try cloud gaming without a separate subscription purchase. No additional software utilities or hardware accessories are mentioned in the specifications.

Simple M.2 slot installation.

Installation follows the standard M.2 2280 procedure: insert the drive into a compatible PCIe 4.0 x4 slot at a slight angle and secure it with the motherboard screw. The drive ships without a heatsink, so systems with tight airflow or sustained heavy workloads may see thermal throttling unless the board provides integrated cooling. Idle power draw is 20mW and active consumption peaks at 4.7W.

How it compares

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

Price $149.99
Cheaper than about 58% 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 7,200 MB/s
Higher than about 83% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $149.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 57% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineFireCuda X1070
Model nameZP1000GS3A001
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,200 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 850,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 900,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeQLC
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Write endurance600 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw20mW
Active power draw4.7 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.23 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight7.3g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 108 × 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

Questions about this item

How many terabytes can be written to the 1TB QLC drive before it reaches its endurance limit?

The drive is rated for 600TB of total bytes written, which is the endurance figure for the 1TB QLC model.

What limits sustained write performance once the drive has been writing continuously?

Sequential write speed is specified up to 6000 MBps; after the SLC cache fills, the underlying QLC media writes at its native slower rate.

How much power does the SSD draw and how hot does it get when running all day without a heatsink?

Active power is 4.7W and idle power is 20mW; the drive ships without a heatsink, so temperatures depend on your motherboard's M.2 cooling.

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