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PNY · PCIe 4.0 · 2000 GB

PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · DDR4-2400 CL17

Performance
64
Perf / price
29
Capacity value
58
Amazon
$331
PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
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$331
Not currently available Updated May 1, 2026
Performance64.3
Performance / price29.1
Capacity value58.3
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Written analysis

PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 at a glance

The PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 is a 2000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is Phison PS5016-E16-32. Flash type is TLC 96-layer. Cache is listed as DDR4-2400 CL17.

Rated sequential throughput is 5600 MB/s read and 4300 MB/s write. Random throughput is 440K read IOPS and 380K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 64.3.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 3600 TBW, or approximately 1800 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $331, the drive costs $165.49 per TB. Performance / price is 29.1 and capacity value is 58.3. 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 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
Part number
M280CS3040-2TB-RB
Model
M280CS3040-2TB-RB
Capacity
2000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$331
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
May 1, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
5600 MB/s
Sequential write
4300 MB/s
Random read
440K IOPS
Random write
380K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$331
Price / TB
$165.49
Performance / price
29.1
Capacity value
58.3

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
Phison PS5016-E16-32
NAND
TLC 96-layer
Process
28.0
Cache type
DDR4-2400 CL17
DRAM
DDR4-2400 CL17
DRAM capacity
2048 MB
DRAM speed
2400 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
3600 TBW
Endurance / TB
1800 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
XLR8 CS3040 2TB
Color
Black

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

The NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 5,600MB/s seq. read and 4,300MB/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​

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

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