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PNY · PCIe 5.0 · 1000 GB

PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4-4266

Performance: 81
Perf / price: 62
Capacity value: 62
Amazon: $195

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$195

Not currently available Updated Jul 18, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance81.1

Performance / price62.4

Capacity value62.4

$195 on Amazon Add this SSD to a build Compare this SSD SSD table

Written analysis

PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 at a glance

The PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0. The controller is Phison PS5026-E26. Flash type is TLC 232-layer. Cache is listed as LPDDR4-4266.

Rated sequential throughput is 11500 MB/s read and 8500 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1400K read IOPS and 1300K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 81.1.

Best fit: Mainstream desktop and laptop upgrades balancing speed, capacity, and cost.

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 $195, the drive costs $194.99 per TB. Performance / price is 62.4 and capacity value is 62.4. 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 CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5
Part number: M280CS3150XHS-1TB-RB
Model: M280CS3150XHS-1TB-RB
Capacity: 1000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $195
Amazon availability: Not currently available
Price updated: Jul 18, 2026

Performance

Sequential read: 11500 MB/s
Sequential write: 8500 MB/s
Random read: 1400K IOPS
Random write: 1300K IOPS

Value

Amazon price: $195
Price / TB: $194.99
Performance / price: 62.4
Capacity value: 62.4

Hardware & cache

Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation: PCIe 5.0
Controller: Phison PS5026-E26
NAND: TLC 232-layer
Process: 12.0
Cache type: LPDDR4-4266
DRAM: LPDDR4-4266
DRAM capacity: 2048 MB
DRAM speed: 4266 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: Epic-X RGB 1TB
Color: Black

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Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

SUPERIOR GEN5 SPEED: The NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface delivers performance of up to 11,500 MB/s seq. read and 8,500 MB/s seq. write speeds

CUSTOM RGB LIGHTING: Plug-in the 9-pin (USB) power connector to customize your heatsink’s lighting effects and fan speed using PNY’s VelocityX software.

EXTREME COOLING: Integrated with a patent-pending quiet dual-fan heatsink to maximize heat dissipation to keep the CS3150 M.2 NVMe Gen5 x4 SSD cool and prevent performance throttling, assuring the SSD’s performance.

ELEVATE GAMING AND CREATIVE POWER: Experience lightning-fast texture renders, shorter load times, and fluid gameplay enhanced by Microsoft DirectStorage compatibility.

RELIABLE: Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support.