†Intel has unveiled the Intel Solid-State Drive 730 Series, a SSD designed for gamers and workstation users alike. It is a standard 2.5-inch form factor solid-state drive for SATA-based desktop and workstation computers in 240GB and 480GB capacities. The 730 series features 20nm NAND, third-generation Intel controller, Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and has been infused with data center DNA for quality and reliability. The drive is protected by a 5-year warranty, and is available now for pre-order.† The Intel SSD 730 Series will be available for purchase starting on March 18.
Intel Solid-State Drive 730 Series Specifications:
Capacity:
- 240 GB
- 480 GB
Sequential 4KB (read/write):
- 550 MB/s/270 MB/s
- 550 MB/s/470 MB/s
2-Drive RAID 0 Sequential (read/write):
- 1020 MB/s/530 MB/s
- 1073 MB/s/960 MB/s
Random 4KB (read/write):
- 86,000 IOPS/56,000 IOPS
- 89,000 IOPS/74,000 IOPS
2-Drive RAID 0 Random 4KB (read/write):
- 136,000 IOPS/136,000 IOPS
- 168,000 IOPS/145,000 IOPS
Endurance(writes/day):
- 50 GB
- 70 GB
