Best PCIe 3.0 TeamGroup SSDs
There are 6 PCIe 3.0 TeamGroup SSDs compared here. The fastest is the TeamGroup T-FORCE CARDEA II at 3400 MB/s read. Sequential reads across the group span 1550–3400 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A PCIe 3.0 TeamGroup SSD is an affordable NVMe step up from SATA. Gen3 is roughly six times SATA's throughput yet often costs little more, making it the easy default for a first NVMe drive or a laptop that only supports Gen3. TeamGroup specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
Usually chosen for: budget builders, laptop upgraders and anyone leaving SATA behind.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TeamGroup T-FORCE CARDEA II 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | High-end | PHISON E12 PS5012-E12 | 3400 | 1665 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 | High-end | PHISON E12 PS5012-E12 | 3400 | 1665 | Find on Amazon | |
| 3 |  TeamGroup LIQUID 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | High-end | Phison PS5012-E12 (2-Core ARM CoXp | 3400 | 1665 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  TeamGroup MP34 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | High-end | Phison PS5012-E12 | 3000 | 1660 | Find on Amazon |
| 5 |  TeamGroup MP33 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2263XT | Phison P | 1800 | 1000 | Check price on Amazon |
| 6 |  TeamGroup MP32 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Low-end | Phison PS5008-E8 | 1550 | 800 | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
PCIe 3.0 x4 reaches about 3,500 MB/s — plenty for everyday use and gaming, and cheaper than Gen4.
Staying with TeamGroup means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.