Best PCIe 5.0 SSDs
There are 21 PCIe 5.0 SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Corsair MP700 Pro XT at 14900 MB/s read. Sequential reads across the group span 10000–14900 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A PCIe 5.0 SSD is a flagship configuration — about the fastest consumer storage you can buy today. Gen5 roughly doubles Gen4 sequential bandwidth, which shows up in large file copies, near-instant level loading and heavy content work; the trade-offs are more heat and a higher price.
Usually chosen for: enthusiasts, streamers and creators building a no-compromise rig — plus PS5 owners who want headroom.
Good fit: enthusiasts and creators chasing peak sequential speed.
Look elsewhere for: small-form-factor or laptop builds with poor M.2 cooling.
Ranked list
The top 20 of 21 are listed. The full SSD catalogue filters on every spec.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E28 | 14900 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | Crucial T710 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2508 | 14900 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | PNY CS3250 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E28 | 14900 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 | Western Digital Black SN8100 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2508 (SanDisk-bra | 14900 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 | Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | High-end | Samsung Presto (S4LY027) | 14700 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 6 | SK Hynix Platinum P51 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | High-end | SK Hynix Alistar ACNT093 | 14700 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 7 | Crucial T705 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E26 | 14500 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 8 | Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2508 | 14400 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 9 | Kingston Fury Renegade G5 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2508 | 14200 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 10 | Lexar NM1090 Pro 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2508 | 14000 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 11 | Patriot Viper PV553 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E26 | 12400 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 12 | Corsair MP700 Pro 1TB, 2TB | High-end | Phison E26 | 11700 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 13 | Crucial T700 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E26 | 11700 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 14 | TeamGroup T-Force Z540 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | High-end | Phison E26 | 11700 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 15 | Crucial P510 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Phison E31T | 11000 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 16 | Addlink G55 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | Mid-range | Phison E31T | 10300 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 17 | Addlink G55H 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | Mid-range | Phison E31T | 10300 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 18 | Corsair MP700 Elite 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Phison E31T | 10000 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 19 | Kioxia Exceria G3 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Phison E31T | 10000 | — | Check price on Amazon |
| 20 | Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Phison E31T | 10000 | — | Check price on Amazon |
The parts, explained
PCIe 5.0 x4 pushes past 12,000 MB/s, though the quickest drives run hot and usually want a heatsink.
Common questions
Do I need a heatsink for a PCIe 5.0 drive?
Usually yes — Gen5 controllers run hot and can throttle without cooling. Many motherboards now ship with an M.2 heatsink that does the job.