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Silicon Power UD90 500GB
Specifications
Core
Capacity 500 GB
Form Factor M.2 2230
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4
Performance
Seq Read 4700 MB/s
Seq Write 1700 MB/s
Price History
SSD Description
Quick Overview
- What it is: Silicon Power's budget UD90 series, compact PCIe 4.0 SSD with QLC NAND.
- Best for: Upgrading Steam Deck, laptops, or portable gaming devices.
- Key strengths: 4700MB/s read, 1700MB/s write; 500GB capacity; 5-year warranty.
- Limitations: Lower write speeds than TLC drives; runs warm without cooling.
In Context
- Vs PCIe 3.0: Up to 2x faster transfers, better for quick loads in games.
- Vs same-tier: Matches budget options like Lexar PLAY but with conservative ratings.
- Speed tier: Mid-range PCIe 4.0, ~70% speed of premium Gen4 flagships like Samsung 990 Pro.
- Endurance: 300TBW rating due to QLC, suitable for light writes but not heavy workloads.
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