Lexar Professional NM1090 Pro: Blazing Fast PCIe 5.0 SSD Arrives
Lexar, a well-known name in storage, recently introduced their latest SSD – the Professional NM1090 Pro. This is a PCIe 5.0 drive delivering totally blazing speeds.
Next-Level Speeds in a Familiar Form Factor
The NM1090 Pro is constructed for performance and compatibility. It adopts the common M.2 2280 form factor. It will easily slide into most desktops, laptops, and certain consoles. It may be too large for tiny handheld consoles needing smaller M.2 forms. Otherwise, this SSD is good to go in most builds.
Seriously Impressive Speed Numbers
Lexar is boasting seriously impressive numbers. They do vary slightly depending on the capacity chosen:
- Sequential Read Speeds: Up to an eye-watering 14,000MB/s for 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities.
- Sequential Write Speeds: Up to 13,000MB/s for 4TB and 2TB. Up to 10,000MB/s for 1TB.
These numbers were unimaginable just a little while ago. The 4TB also leads with up to 2,100,000 read IOPS and 1,700,000 write IOPS. This provides incredibly snappy response times for heavy loads.
Tech That Matters Under the Hood
Lexar has preloaded serious tech in the NM1090 Pro for these speeds and stability:
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface: Utilizes the latest PCIe Gen 5 standard for optimal bandwidth.
- 3D TLC NAND Flash: For performance, endurance, and cost optimization.
- 4GB DRAM Cache: Helps manage data flow and speed increases.
- SLC Dynamic Cache: Provides additional responsiveness for general usage and bursts of activity.
- Optional Heatsink: A model with a pre-fitted heatsink is available for extreme users pushing the drive to its limits. The 4TB model is slightly thicker to accommodate components.
- 6nm Controller: Designed to run efficiently at lower temperatures.
- Lexar DiskMaster Software: Pre-installed software to monitor and control your SSD.
Pricing and Availability
The Lexar NM1090 Pro is starting to appear in retail. Currently, Amazon US has the 2TB model with a heatsink available for an MSRP of $299. It is sometimes on sale.
Worth Watching
If you are building a high-end gaming rig, a heavy-duty creative workstation, or just want the fastest storage, the Lexar NM1090 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD is worth watching. It is bringing next-gen speeds within reach.
Source: Lexar Official Website
