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Comparison A-Data XPG SX8200 Pro M.2 ASX8200PNP-256GT-C 256 GB vs A-Data XPG GAMMIX S11 M.2 AGAMMIXS11-240GT-C 240 GB

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A-Data XPG SX8200 Pro M.2 ASX8200PNP-256GT-C 256 GB
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Dual channel RAM cache. 3500 Mbps sequential read speed. High IOPS. Warranty 5 years. Replaceable radiator.
Placementinternalinternal
Size256 GB240 GB
Form factorM.2M.2
M.2 interfacePCI-E 3.0 4xPCI-E 3.0 4x
Technical specs
ControllerSilicon Motion SM2262ENSilicon Motion
Memory type3D TLC NAND3D TLC NAND
NVMe
Write speed1200 MB/s1100 MB/s
Read speed3500 MB/s3200 MB/s
Shockproof1500 G1500 G
MTBF2 m h2 m h
Write IOPS290 K240 K
Read IOPS220 K200 K
TBW160 TB160 TB
DWPD0.4 times/day0.5 times/day
Manufacturer's warranty5 years5 years
General
TRIM
M.2 coolingradiator
Size22x80 mm22x80 mm
Weight8 g8 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2018june 2018

Size

Nominal drive capacity. This parameter directly determines not only the amount of data that can fit on the device, but also its cost; many SSD models even come in several versions that differ in capacity. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth considering the real needs and features of the application — otherwise you can overpay a significant amount for volumes that are not needed in fact.

In terms of actual values, a capacity of 120 GB or less is considered small these days. This can also be equated with a 240 GB SSD. Average values are already considered 500 GB, increased — 1 TB(in the range of which SSDs fall 400 and 800 GB). And the most capacious modern SSDs can accommodate 2 TB, 4 TB and even more.

Controller

Model of the controller installed in the SSD.

The controller is a control circuit, which, in fact, ensures the exchange of information between the memory cells and the computer to which the drive is connected. The capabilities of a particular SSD module (in particular, read and write speed) largely depend on this particular scheme. Knowing the controller model, you can find detailed data on it and evaluate the capabilities of the drive. For simple everyday use, this information is usually not needed, but for professionals and enthusiasts (modders, overclockers) it can come in handy.

Nowadays, high-end controllers are produced mainly under such brands: InnoGrit, Maxio, Phison, Realtek, Silicon Motion, Samsung.

Write speed

The highest speed in write mode characterizes the speed with which the module can receive information from a connected computer (or other external device). This speed is limited both by the connection interface (see "Connector"), and by the characteristics of the device of the SSD itself.

Read speed

The highest data exchange rate with a computer (or other external device) that the drive can provide in read mode; in other words — the highest speed of information output from the drive to an external device. This speed is limited both by the connection interface (see "Connector"), and by the characteristics of the device of the SSD itself. Its values can vary from 100 – 500 MB / s in the slowest models to 3 Gb / s and higher in the most advanced ones.

Write IOPS

The IOPS provided by the drive in write mode.

The term IOPS refers to the highest number of I / O operations that an SSD module can perform per second, in this case, when writing data. By this indicator, the speed of the drive is often evaluated; however, this is not always true. Firstly, the IOPS values of different manufacturers can be measured in different ways — by the maximum value, by average, by random write, by sequential write, etc. Secondly, the benefits of high IOPS become noticeable only with some specific operations — in in particular, the simultaneous copying of numerous files. In addition, in fact, the speed of the drive may be limited by the system to which it is connected. In light of all this, it is generally acceptable to compare different SSD modules by IOPS, but the real difference in performance is likely not to be as noticeable as the difference in numbers.

As for specific values, for the write mode with IOPS up to 50K is considered relatively modest, 50 – 100K — medium, more than 100K — high.

Read IOPS

The IOPS provided by the drive in read mode.

The term IOPS refers to the maximum number of I / O operations that an SSD module can perform per second, in this case, when reading data from it. By this indicator, the speed of the drive is often evaluated; however, this is not always true. Firstly, the IOPS values of different manufacturers can be measured in different ways — by the maximum value, by the average, etc. Secondly, the advantages of high IOPS become noticeable only with some specific operations — in particular, when copying numerous files at the same time. In addition, in fact, the speed of the drive may be limited by the system to which it is connected. In light of all this, it is generally acceptable to compare different SSD modules by IOPS, but the real difference in performance is likely not to be as noticeable as the difference in numbers.

For modern SSDs in read mode, an IOPS value of less than 50K is considered a very limited indicator, in most models this parameter lies in the range of 50 – 100K, but there are also higher numbers.

DWPD

The number of full overwrites per day allowed by the design of the drive, in other words, how many times a day the entire drive can be guaranteed to be overwritten without fear of failures.

This parameter describes the overall reliability and durability of the drive. It is similar in meaning to TBW (see the relevant paragraph), one value can even be converted to another, knowing the warranty period: TBW = DWPD*V*T*365, where V is the drive capacity in terabytes, and T is the warranty period in years . However, DWPD is somewhat more specific: it describes not only the total time between failures, but also the limit on the number of rewrites per day; if this limit is exceeded, the drive may fail earlier than specified in the warranty. However, even small DWPD values — 0.5 – 1 time per day, or even less than 0.5 times a day — often turn out to be sufficient not only for simple everyday use, but even for professional tasks. Higher rates — 1 – 2 times a day or more — are rare; at the same time, it can be both high-end and low-cost SSD modules.

TRIM

Module support for the TRIM command.

A feature of the operation of SSD modules is that when deleting data in the normal mode (without using TRIM), changes are made only to the “table of contents” of the drive: certain cells are marked as empty and ready for new information to be written. However, the old information is not deleted from them, and when writing new data, you actually have to overwrite it — this significantly slows down the speed of work. The TRIM command is designed to correct the situation: when it arrives, the drive controller checks if the cells marked as empty are empty and cleans them if necessary.

Of course, this function must be supported not only by the drive, but also by the system, however, the ability to work with TRIM is built into most popular modern operating systems.

M.2 cooling

The presence of a cooling radiator in the design of the M.2 form factor drive.

The heatsink is usually a metal plate attached to the drive board. It improves heat dissipation, which is especially important under high loads associated with handling large amounts of information. M.2 drives with a heatsink are intended mainly for high-performance systems, in particular gaming ones.

There is also a special type of thin and light graphene radiators. They are glued to the surface of the M.2 SSD, covering the key areas (controller and memory chips) that generate the most heat. This allows heat to be distributed more evenly and its accumulation to be minimized.

We also note that M.2 radiators are found as equipment on motherboards. So if the drive itself does not have this function, you can choose a “motherboard” with a radiator for it.
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