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Imagine a world where data transfer happens in the blink of an eye. That’s the reality Biwin is aiming for with their latest PCIe 5.0 SSD, the Black Opal X570 Pro. Unveiled at Computex 2025, this beast of a storage solution boasts staggering sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s. This isn’t just a minor upgrade; it’s a full-throttle race toward unlocking the true potential of the PCIe 5.0 interface. With capacities ranging from 1TB to a whopping 4TB, the Black Opal X570 Pro is positioned to redefine what we expect from solid-state drives.
Performance specifications that impress
At the heart of the Black Opal X570 Pro lies the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller, a key player in achieving its incredible performance metrics. The SSD is designed in an M.2 2280 format and utilizes four PCIe 5.0 channels, which means it’s engineered for speed. The Pro model is equipped with a DRAM cache—1GB for every 1TB of storage. This consideration is particularly crucial for write-intensive tasks. For instance, while the 1TB version can hit sequential write speeds of 12,000 MB/s, the 2TB and 4TB models push it to a staggering 13,000 MB/s. That’s not just fast; that’s the kind of speed that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it.
Random IOPS that set a new standard
Random input/output operations per second (IOPS) are where things get even more exciting. Biwin claims the X570 Pro can handle up to 1.6 million IOPS for random writes and up to 2 million for reads. Just think about the implications of that for gamers or professionals working with large files—this SSD could significantly reduce load times and increase efficiency, allowing you to spend less time waiting and more time creating. In my experience, having such performance at your fingertips can genuinely change how you approach heavy workloads.
A more affordable alternative: Black Opal X570
For those who may find the Pro model a bit pricey, Biwin has plans to introduce a slightly less expensive version known as the Black Opal X570. This variant opts out of the DRAM cache, instead utilizing a reserved memory space functioning as an SLC cache. While this configuration sacrifices some writing speed—reportedly reaching a maximum of 11,000 MB/s for the 4TB version compared to the Pro model—it still maintains impressive read speeds, topping out at 14,500 MB/s. This makes the X570 a strong contender for users who want high speeds without breaking the bank.
Understanding the storage capacities
But wait, there’s more! The differences don’t just stop at sequential performance. The random read and write capabilities also vary significantly across the three storage capacities. The 1TB version achieves 1.6 million input commands and 1 million output commands per second. Meanwhile, the 2TB and 4TB models ramp it up to 2 million input commands, with the 4TB version reaching up to 1.5 million output commands. As many know, these specifications can make or break a user experience, especially in environments requiring high data throughput.
Warranty and availability
In a move that should instill confidence in potential buyers, Biwin is backing both the X570 and X570 Pro models with a five-year warranty. This kind of assurance speaks volumes about the brand’s trust in their product’s durability and performance. However, hold your horses—prices for these SSDs haven’t been finalized yet, leaving us all on the edge of our seats. Given the market trends and the competition, it will be interesting to see how they price these models.
In this rapidly evolving tech landscape, where every innovation seems more groundbreaking than the last, Biwin’s Black Opal X570 series stands out as a beacon of what the future holds for storage solutions. It’s not just about speed; it’s about redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. I remember when SSDs first hit the market, and now, we’re on the brink of something even more revolutionary.