Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
- 1TB NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface & Phison E18 Controller
- Sequential Read Speed Up to 7000MB/s & Write Speed Up to 6000MB/s
- 3D TLC NAND with DRAM Cache & Graphene Aluminum Heat Spreader
- Up to 1,000,000 Random Write IOPS, 800TBW & 5-Year Limited Warranty
Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Product Features
1TB High-Performance NVMe Storage: The Kingston KC3000 1TB provides high-speed solid-state storage for compatible desktops and laptops, offering capacity for operating systems, demanding applications, games, multimedia projects and large files.
PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface: The KC3000 utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface to provide high-bandwidth storage performance for compatible systems.
Up to 7000MB/s Sequential Read: The 1TB version delivers sequential read performance of up to 7000MB/s, supporting fast application loading, large file access and demanding professional workloads.
Up to 6000MB/s Sequential Write: Sequential write performance reaches up to 6000MB/s on the 1TB model, providing fast performance for file transfers, content creation and storage-intensive applications.
High Random Performance: The 1TB KC3000 delivers random 4K read performance of up to 900,000 IOPS and random 4K write performance of up to 1,000,000 IOPS.
Phison E18 Controller: The KC3000 uses a Phison E18 controller designed to support high-performance PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage operation.
3D TLC NAND: Kingston combines the Gen4 x4 NVMe controller with 3D TLC NAND to provide high-speed storage performance and endurance for demanding workloads.
DRAM Cache: The KC3000 includes dedicated DRAM cache to support responsive storage performance during intensive operations.
Graphene Aluminum Heat Spreader: A low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader helps manage drive temperatures while maintaining the compact dimensions required for M.2 installations.
Compact M.2 2280 Design: The 1TB KC3000 measures 80 × 22 × 2.21 mm and uses the M.2 2280 form factor for installation in compatible desktop and laptop systems.
Single-Sided Design: The 1TB version uses a single-sided design, helping maintain a slim profile for compatible systems with limited installation space.
800TBW Endurance: The 1TB model has an endurance rating of 800TBW, making it suitable for demanding workloads involving frequent data writes.
2 Million Hour MTBF: The KC3000 has a specified Mean Time Between Failures rating of 2,000,000 hours.
Acronis Cloning Software: Kingston provides access to Acronis cloning software, which can assist with transferring data when upgrading storage.
5-Year Limited Warranty: The Kingston KC3000 is backed by a limited 5-year warranty with technical support, subject to Kingston’s applicable warranty and endurance conditions.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Kingston |
| Series | KC3000 |
| Product Type | Internal NVMe Solid State Drive |
| Capacity | 1TB / 1024GB |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Design | Single-Sided |
| Controller | Phison E18 |
| NAND | 3D TLC |
| DRAM Cache | Yes |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 7000MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 6000MB/s |
| Random 4K Read | Up to 900,000 IOPS |
| Random 4K Write | Up to 1,000,000 IOPS |
| Endurance | 800TBW |
| Idle Power Consumption | 50mW |
| Average Power Consumption | 0.33W |
| Maximum Read Power | 2.8W |
| Maximum Write Power | 6.3W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Dimensions | 80 × 22 × 2.21 mm |
| Weight | 7g |
| Operating Vibration | 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz) |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 20G Peak (20–1000Hz) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 Hours |
| Cooling | Low-Profile Graphene Aluminum Heat Spreader |
| Cloning Software | Acronis Cloning Software |
| Warranty | Limited 5-Year Warranty |
Ideal For
- High-Performance Desktop PCs
- Compatible Performance Laptops
- Gaming PCs
- 3D Rendering
- 4K+ Content Creation
- Professional Workstations
- Large File Transfers
- PCIe Gen4 Storage Upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the Kingston KC3000 SSD?
This Kingston KC3000 model provides 1TB or 1024GB of NVMe solid-state storage.
What is the read speed of the Kingston KC3000 1TB?
The Kingston KC3000 1TB provides sequential read speeds of up to 7000MB/s.
What is the write speed of the Kingston KC3000 1TB?
The 1TB version provides sequential write speeds of up to 6000MB/s.
Is the Kingston KC3000 a PCIe Gen4 SSD?
Yes. The KC3000 uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface.
What NAND does the Kingston KC3000 use?
The KC3000 uses 3D TLC NAND and includes DRAM cache.
Does the Kingston KC3000 have a heat spreader?
Yes. It features a low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader designed to help manage drive temperatures.
What is the endurance of the Kingston KC3000 1TB?
The 1TB KC3000 has a specified endurance rating of 800TBW.
What is the warranty for the Kingston KC3000?
The Kingston KC3000 is backed by a limited 5-year warranty with technical support, subject to the manufacturer’s applicable warranty conditions.
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