Testseek.com have collected 89 expert reviews of the Seagate M.2 FireCuda 520 Gen 4 Series NVMe PCIe and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate M.2 FireCuda 520 Gen 4 Series NVMe PCIe.
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Published: 2020-02-12, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Man, this thing flies. This thing really flies. Did I just repeat myself? If you have the money and want the fastest drive possible, just take your wallet out alreadyProsSuper fast as a gaming driveSuper fast as a media post-processing driveLuxurious perf...
Abstract: Seagate's FireCuda 520 is fast, though only on a par with other premium M.2 NVMe SSDs we've tested using commonplace third-generation PCIe. However, if you're running a late-model AMD system, the 520's PCIe 4 support will garner you a cool 20-percent jump...
Abstract: PCIe Gen4 SSDs are changing the performance storage landscape quickly via AMD's extremely popular Zen II platform. Seagate has decided to enter the fray with its first Gen4 M.2 SSD. Seagate's Gen4 SSD is designated as the FireCuda 520 Series. Seagate's Fi...
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Published: 2020-12-30, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Under the hoods of the newest, skinniest laptops (and in the hollows of the latest desktop-PC motherboards), solid-state storage has undergone a transformation. Even if you're a close observer of all things tech, it's understandable if you didn't even rea...
IronWolf 125 Final Score: 87 out of 100 The newer Seagate FireCuda 520 1TB is indeed an excellent upgrade and refresh from the FireCuda 510 series. The newer(ish) controller not only offers noticeably better sequential performance but also improved smalle...
Published: 2020-07-22, Author: Chris , review by: pcmag.com
Fast sequential speeds in Crystal DiskMark, High durability rating, Strong PCMark 10 overall results,
No included heatsink, Higher price than PCI Express 3.0 drives that outperform it in some aspects
The Seagate FireCuda 520 is a fine entry into the world of PCIe 4.0-based SSDs, but those on the hunt for maximum value for money might want to look at PCIe 3.0 drives that perform much the same in the real world...
Published: 2020-07-06, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: For those that have been considering the Seagate FireCuda 520 as a PCI Express 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive, here are some benchmarks under Ubuntu Linux with this ZP500GM3A002 drive.While we have benchmarked under Linux the Corsair Force MP600 and Sabrent R...
Published: 2019-12-25, Author: Les , review by: thessdreview.com
As of the date of this report, there are two PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD on the streets and both are virtually identical in their build. They are the Seagate FireCuda 520 and the Corsair MP600, and although there are minor deviations such as the custom firmware...
