Phison has chosen AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPU platform to demo its next-gen PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs with 232-Layer NAND tech.
Phison & AMD Come Collectively To Demo World’s First 232-Layer NAND PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs on Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” Desktop CPU Platform
Phison has already introduced a collaboration with AMD to usher within the period of Gen 5 SSDs for the patron section. The producer already demoed its early E26 controller-based PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD prototype on an AMD Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPU platform, all operating on an ASUS ROG X670E Hero motherboard. The earlier demo reached PCIe Gen 5.0 switch charges of as much as 12 GB/s (Learn) and 10 GB/s (Write) nevertheless it appears like Phison is taking issues one step forward.
Tomshardware was offered a preview of the demonstration the place we are able to see a model new PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD that includes the identical PS5026-E26 SSD “E26” controller which goes to supply as much as 14 GB/s switch charges. The identical SSD relies on Micron’s not too long ago introduced 232-layer NAND flash which gives the best TLC density per sq. millimeter ever produced (at 14.6 Gb/mm²). The areal density is between thirty-five and one-hundred % greater than competing TLC merchandise out there presently. Delivery in a brand new 11.5 mm x 13.5 mm bundle, the brand new 232-layer NAND encompasses a 28% much less bundle dimension than earlier generations, making it the smallest high-density NAND accessible.
The Phison “E26” PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD was operating on an AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” reference CPU platform which includes a 6 core and 12 thread SKU with an OPN code of “100-000000593-20_Y”. The identical Zen 4 CPU has appeared a number of occasions in benchmarks and based mostly on a current leak from AMD itself, we are able to inform that it could undoubtedly be the Ryzen 5 7600X. As for the motherboard, since it is a reference platform, an analysis board was used which was operating two DDR5 reminiscence modules and we additionally get to see AMD’s Wraith cooler in motion which is not any shock for the reason that AM4 socket coolers might be suitable with the AM5 socket too.
Phison E26 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD Efficiency “Preliminary” (picture Credit: Tomshardware):
As for the efficiency numbers, we’re taking a look at 10 GB/s of learn and write throughput throughout the CrystalDiskMark benchmark nevertheless, Phison assured Tomshardware that they’ve deliberate as much as 12 / 11 GB/s sequential learn and write speeds together with 1.5 / 2.0 Million random learn and write IOPs. Phison claims appear believable since 232-Layer NAND continues to be fairly new and the corporate has but to optimize its PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs based mostly on the E-26 controller round it. The corporate can even be including a model new I/O+ firmware for its next-gen SSD options that might be optimized for Microsoft’s DirectStorage API and likewise AMD’s personal Sensible Entry Storage know-how or SAS which makes use of the API as its core framework.
We additionally get a close-up take a look at the M.2 SSD module itself which confirms the 2280 kind issue. The massive chip with the metallic IHS is the E-26 controller itself, we are able to additionally see a single DRAM module plus the 2 NAND Flash modules on the high. Whereas this particular module would not come outfitted with a heatsink, Phison states that will probably be needed to realize the very best efficiency. This has additionally been acknowledged in a earlier interview with Phison. However from the appears of issues, it appears like AMD would be the premiere selection for PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD {hardware} and we are able to anticipate some nice help for the next-gen storage options on the Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPU platform.
