On April 8, Seagate unveiled its BarraCuda 530 series SSDs, supporting the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and the NVMe 2.0 protocol, with backward compatibility for PCIe 3.0 x4 interfaces.
Notably, the BarraCuda 530 series sets itself apart from some of Seagate's other offerings by incorporating the PS5027-E27T controller chip from Phison Electronics. This controller chip represents the latest generation from Phison, distinguished for its low power consumption and high performance. Manufactured using the 12nm process, it ensures an excellent energy efficiency ratio.
The BarraCuda 530 SSD series boasts an M.2 2280 form factor, featuring a low-power storage design sans DRAM and a single-sided chip configuration, ensuring enhanced compatibility and stability during installation. Available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB variants, it caters to diverse user needs.
Performance-wise, the BarraCuda 530 SSD series shines brightly. The 1TB and 2TB versions clock in impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7400MB/s, while the 512GB variant hits a maximum of 7200MB/s. For write speeds, the 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB versions achieve up to 4300MB/s, 6100MB/s, and 6400MB/s, respectively.
Official pricing and release dates for the BarraCuda 530 SSD series have yet to be disclosed.
