Micron has introduced two new series of M.2 solid-state drives with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface: Micron 2210 and Micron 2300. These new models are positioned as affordable storage devices for consumer laptops and desktops.
The more budget-friendly Micron 2210 series is built on 3D QLC NAND memory chips, allowing four bits of information to be stored in a single cell. According to the manufacturer, these new models are a full alternative to traditional hard drives due to their combination of low price and substantial capacity.
The Micron 2210 series includes models with capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. All models are stated to have a sequential read speed of up to 2200 MB/s. The write speed for the least capacious model is 1070 MB/s, while the other two offer 1800 MB/s. In random access operations, performance can reach up to 265,000 and 320,000 IOPS for read and write respectively.
On the other hand, the Micron 2300 drives are based on 96-layer 3D TLC NAND memory chips, which store three bits in a single cell. These drives are designed for more demanding systems focused on intensive data processing, including CAD, graphics, and video editing.
The Micron 2300 series offers four models with capacities of 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. Here, the sequential read speed reaches 3300 MB/s. The write speed for the 256 GB model is 1400 MB/s, while the three larger models provide 2700 MB/s. Performance in random access operations reaches up to 430,000 and 500,000 IOPS for read and write respectively.
The pricing for the Micron 2210 and 2300 solid-state drives has not yet been disclosed, nor have the release dates been announced.
Source: 3dnews.ru
