SanDisk's new Gen5 SSD offers blistering 14,000 MB/s speeds at just 7W

SanDisk's Gen5 SSD achieves 14,000 MB/s speed at 7W, pushing PCIe 5.0 limits using SM2508 controller.

: SanDisk reveals a Gen5 SSD reaching 14,500 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write speeds, consuming only 7W of power. It uses Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller and Western Digital's 3D BiCS8 NAND flash for optimal efficiency. A value-focused QLC-based SSD platform is also launched, retaining PCIe 4.0 connectivity with capacities up to 2TB. SanDisk aims for QLC technology to comprise 75% of its lineup by 2028.

SanDisk debuts its latest Gen5 SSD, which delivers unprecedented speeds of up to 14,500 MB/s for reads and 14,000 MB/s for writes, while maintaining a power consumption of just 7 watts. This advancement is achieved through the use of Silicon Motion's efficient SM2508 controller and Western Digital’s state-of-the-art 3D BiCS8 NAND technology.

The new SSD represents a significant leap in power efficiency, as most Gen4 drives consume a similar amount of energy, while other Gen5 offerings typically require nearly 10 watts. This drive, slated for release in Q2 2025, will offer capacities ranging from 512GB to 4TB and share technology with WD Black gaming SSDs for high performance.

SanDisk's strategy includes expanding its QLC-based SSD platform with PCIe 4.0 connectivity up to 2TB, exemplified by the Western Digital PC SN5100S drive, which notably boosts both read and write speeds. By 2028, SanDisk plans for QLC technology to power 75% of its storage lineup, emphasizing capacity through high-density flash storage innovations.