GOODRAM Reveals IRDM Ultimate X: A Lineup of PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs
by Anton Shilov on September 9, 2019 2:00 PM EST
GOODRAM has introduced its first SSDs featuring a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface designed for new-generation high-end PCs. Set to be available in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB configurations, the drives are based on Phison’s PS5016-E16 controller.
Just like other PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs powered by the E16, GOODRAM’s IRDM Ultimate X SSDs use 3D TLC NAND memory. From performance point of view, the manufacturer promises up to 5000 MB/s sequential read speed, up to 4500 MB/s sequential write speed as well a 750K read/write random IOPS for 1 TB and 2 TB drives, which is in line with other products based on the Phison’s PS5016-E16 controller. Meanwhile, the cheapest 500 GB version provides a lower write speed as well as random performance.
In a bid to ensure consistent performance under high loads, the GOODRAM IRDM Ultimate X SSDs are equipped with an aluminum heat spreader, which as with other drives suggests a compatibility focus on desktop PCs.
| GOODRAM's IRDM Ultimate X Specifications | |||
| Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | 2TB |
| Model Number | ? | ? | ? |
| Controller | Phison PS5016-E16 | ||
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC NAND | ||
| Form-Factor, Interface | M.2-2280, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 | ||
| Sequential Read | 5000 MB/s | ||
| Sequential Write | 2500 MB/s | 4500 MB/s | |
| Random Read IOPS | 550K IOPS | 750K IOPS | |
| Random Write IOPS | 400K IOPS | 750K IOPS | |
| Pseudo-SLC Caching | Supported | ||
| DRAM Buffer | Yes, capacity unknown | ||
| TCG Opal Encryption | No | ||
| Power Management | ? | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | ||
| MTBF | ? hours | ||
| TBW | ? | ? | ? |
| MSRP | ? | ? | ? |
One interesting feature of GOODRAM’s IRDM Ultimate X SSDs mentioned by PCLab.pl is its five-year warranty, a rare peculiarity for consumer drives these days. As for availability, expect the Ultimate X SSDs to be available this November. Prices will obviously depend on capacity.
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drexnx - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
I think I'd trust it more if it were named GOODNAND or GOODFLASH, sure they're good at RAM, but this isn't RAM!Eletriarnation - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
It's memory and it's random access, so I do think it is technically RAM. It is not DRAM, however, which is what most people think about when they hear RAM.extide - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
Yeah, what if someone thought the company name meant GOO DRAM!HollyDOL - Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - link
I have burnt myself on exactly same thing some time ago.After some research I have found very few old/diminishing definitions of RAM that would not include SSD - definition I knew.
And many many times more occurences of what I'd call current definition that includes devices like SSD.
boeush - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
Hey, maybe they mean ram the animal. Like GOODDOG, only with a goat instead.AdditionalPylons - Friday, September 13, 2019 - link
I simply love this comment section! Thank you all for a good laugh! =)29a - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
GODDAMN would be an awesome name.boeush - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
I'll just go ahead and post my standard boilerplate peeve: if this is a cpnsumer-grade SSD, then those incredible throughput numbers surely must refer to typical/realistic queue depths as would be likely to occur in consumer scenarios - right? Riiiiiiight.......boeush - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
Sorry: "cpnsumer" -> consumer29a - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
My guess is those numbers are at the queue depth that produces the highest results.