The Current State of Gen 5 SSDs: Availability and Market Trends
Let’s cut to the chase: Gen 5 SSDs are not only available but thriving in 2025. Major manufacturers have solved the initial thermal challenges that plagued early models, with prices now 25-30% lower than their 2024 launch tags according to Tom's Hardware reports.
| Model | Interface | Max Read | Max Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung 990 Pro (Gen4) | PCIe 4.0 x4 | 7,450 MB/s | 6,900 MB/s |
| Crucial T700 (Gen5) | PCIe 5.0 x4 | 14,500 MB/s | 12,700 MB/s |
Top 3 Gen 5 SSDs Dominating 2025
1. Crucial T700 with Heatsink
Key Specs:
Sequential Read: 14,500 MB/s
Sequential Write: 12,700 MB/s
Endurance: 1,200 TBW
Ideal for 8K video editors and Unreal Engine developers needing massive throughput.
2. MSI Spatium M570 Pro
Key Specs:
Dual-Sided Graphene Cooling
12,400 MB/s Reads
5-Year Warranty
How to Choose Your Gen 5 SSD
Essential Checklist:
Motherboard Compatibility:
AMD X670E/X870
Intel Z790/Z890
Cooling Solutions:
Active vs passive cooling? Our cooling guide breaks down the pros/cons.
Not Ready for Gen5? Try These Qootec Gen3 Champions
QM2E3LS30 - Budget Warrior
Up to 2600 MB/s reads
128GB-2TB capacities
TLC 3D NAND
QM2E3LMP20 - Speed Demon
3500 MB/s peak performance
Military-grade durability
5-year warranty
What's Next After Gen5?
While PCIe 6.0 SSDs are still in labs (Wikipedia reference), most users should stick with Gen5 through 2026. For deeper insights, see our Next-Gen SSD forecast.
