Intel

Intel Optane Memory M10 Series

PCIe M.2 · PCIe 3.0 x2, NVMe 1.2 · Intel

PCIe M.2 2018 5-year warranty 16 GB – 64 GB
Intel Intel Optane Memory M10 Series
Specs & Capacities

Specifications

General specifications
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x2, NVMe 1.2
ControllerIntel
NAND Type128Gb 20nm Intel 3D XPoint
DRAM CacheN/A (3D XPoint)
Warranty5 years
16 GB specifications
Seq Read900 MB/s
Seq Write145 MB/s
Rand Read300,000 IOPS
Rand Write70,000 IOPS
Endurance183 TBW
Editor Notes

Overview

The Intel Optane Memory M10 series is a low-capacity add-on SSD that is specifically designed to improve the performance of existing storage devices (conventional hard drives) in computers. It uses Intel's Optane or 3D XPoint memory, which offers faster access times compared to traditional NAND-based solid-state drives.

The Intel Optane Memory M10 series is available in capacities of 16GB to 64GB and can be easily installed on compatible motherboards with an M.2 slot. Once installed, it works in conjunction with existing storage devices to accelerate system boot times, application loading, and overall system responsiveness.

Overall, the Intel Optane Memory M10 series is intended as an efficient solution for users looking to boost their computer's performance without having to invest in a full-fledged SSD upgrade. It should offer a noticeable improvement in speed and responsiveness, as compared to just using a mechanical hard drive.

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Reviews

  • “Intel's 3D XPoint memory is clearly a far better media for small cache drives than NAND flash, but it is still afflicted by a very high price per GB.”

    AnandTech