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PNY · PCIe 4.0 · 1000 GB

PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3140 1TB PCIe Gen4

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · DDR4-2666 CL19

Performance
69
Perf / price
41
Capacity value
41
Amazon
$249
PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3140 1TB PCIe Gen4
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$249
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance68.5
Performance / price41.3
Capacity value41.3
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Written analysis

PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3140 1TB PCIe Gen4 at a glance

The PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3140 1TB PCIe Gen4 is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is Physion PS5018-E18-41. Flash type is TLC 176-Layer. Cache is listed as DDR4-2666 CL19.

Rated sequential throughput is 7500 MB/s read and 5650 MB/s write. Random throughput is 780K read IOPS and 600K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 68.5.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 700 TBW, or approximately 700 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $249, the drive costs $249.00 per TB. Performance / price is 41.3 and capacity value is 41.3. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
PNY
SSD
PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3140 1TB PCIe Gen4
Part number
M280CS3140-1TB-RB
Model
M280CS3140-1TB-RB
Capacity
1000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$249
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
7500 MB/s
Sequential write
5650 MB/s
Random read
780K IOPS
Random write
600K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$249
Price / TB
$249.00
Performance / price
41.3
Capacity value
41.3

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
Physion PS5018-E18-41
NAND
TLC 176-Layer
Process
12.0
Cache type
DDR4-2666 CL19
DRAM
DDR4-2666 CL19
DRAM capacity
1024 MB
DRAM speed
2666 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
700 TBW
Endurance / TB
700 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
XLR8 Gaming CS3140 1TB
Color
Black

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Upgrade your M.2 PCIe Gen4 enabled computer to enjoy the extreme performance you demand​

The NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 7,500MB/s seq. read and 5,650MB/s seq. write speeds; slower when equipped in PCIe Gen3 x4 motherboards​

The enhanced bandwidth of the NVMe Gen4 interface allows for extreme performance and low latency, making it superior to SATA based SSD’s​

Ultra high performance is ideal for demanding applications, high-end games, and intense workloads​

Backed by a 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW with support from our US based technical support team

Expand your PS5 storage with the XLR8 Gaming CS3140 non-heatsink model by adding a heatsink that meets Sony’s requirements.

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