Micron 7450 PRO 3.84TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22110
The Micron 7450 PRO delivers 5000 MB/s reads and 735K random read IOPS on a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, with 25700 TBW endurance for heavy write workloads. Its M.2 22110 form factor and hardware encryption suit server deployments needing secure, space-efficient storage. Best for IT professionals upgrading enterprise servers or workstations that demand sustained performance and data protection.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Micron 7450 PRO tops our endurance charts at the 100th percentile with 25,700 TBW, and its 735K random read IOPS are top-tier. Sequential writes at 2,500 MB/s are just average, and the price is eye-watering. This is an enterprise workhorse, not a consumer speed demon.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 25,700 TBW endurance is the best we've seen, 100th percentile 100th
- 735K random read IOPS puts it in the top tier 88th
- 3.84TB capacity lands at the 88th percentile 86th
- 2,000,000 hour MTBF is enterprise-grade reliability 66th
- Hardware encryption included
Cons
- 2,500 MB/s sequential write speed is middle of the pack
- Feature set ranks at the 33rd percentile, pretty bare
- Affordability is dead last at the 1st percentile
- M.2 22110 form factor won't fit most laptops
- No customer reviews to validate real-world experience
The proof
Performance
Sequential reads hit 5,000 MB/s and writes come in at 2,500 MB/s. That read number is solid for PCIe 4.0, landing around the 66th percentile overall. The write speed is where things get interesting. 2,500 MB/s is fine for an enterprise drive tuned for consistency, but it's half of what you'd get from something like the Samsung 9100 PRO or WD Black SN850X. This drive isn't trying to win drag races. It's built to sustain writes all day without breaking a sweat.
Random performance is the real story here. 735K random read IOPS puts this drive in the top tier, around the 85th percentile. Random writes at 160K IOPS are respectable but not chart-topping. For database workloads, virtualization, and heavy multitasking, the read IOPS are what you'll feel. The drive stays responsive under load in a way that consumer drives just don't. That's the enterprise DNA showing through.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 3840 |
| Form Factor | M.2 22110 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 5000 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 2500 |
| Random Read (IOPS) | 735000 |
| Random Write (IOPS) | 160000 |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 25700 |
| MTBF (hours) | 2000000 |
Features
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Samsung 9100 PRO, the Micron wins on endurance by a landslide but loses on sequential write speed. The WD Black SN850X and Kingston FURY Renegade G5 both offer faster writes and better feature sets at consumer-friendly prices, but their TBW ratings are a fraction of what the Micron offers. The Crucial T500 is a great all-rounder for everyday use, but it's not in the same conversation for enterprise endurance. The SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 is another consumer drive that'll beat the Micron on raw speed but fall apart on longevity. If you need a drive that can handle constant writes for years, none of these competitors come close. If you just want fast game loads, all of them are better values.
| Spec | Micron 7450 PRO | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 | SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3.84TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 8TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 22110 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Seq Read | 5,000 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,200 MB/s |
| Nand Type | - | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Endurance | 25700 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 4800 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micron 7450 PRO | 65.7 | 85.5 | 33.6 | 88.1 | 99.8 | 1.3 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.3 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.6 | 86.1 | 5.1 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 89 | 95.7 | 89.5 | 92.6 | 88.3 | 10.5 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.5 | 99 | 91 | 92.6 | 93.6 | 6.3 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 94 | 96.9 | 99 | 78.5 | 83.1 | 19.7 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE Compare | 87.7 | 96.4 | 94 | 98.1 | 88.3 | 3.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
This drive is expensive. Affordability sits at the 1st percentile, which is our polite way of saying it's one of the most expensive drives in our database. US pricing runs from $2,655 to $3,251 across two listings, a spread of $596 for the exact same drive. That's a huge gap, so if you're buying, the lower-priced listing is the obvious choice. The Canadian listing at CAD 16,226 is a single data point and hard to compare directly. You're paying for endurance here. 25,700 TBW means this drive will outlive most of the systems it's installed in. Whether that's worth the premium depends entirely on your workload.
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Overview
The Micron 7450 PRO is a 3.84TB M.2 22110 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive that tops our endurance charts at the 100th percentile with a 25,700 TBW rating. That's the kind of number that makes consumer drives look like they're made of tissue paper. Capacity lands at the 88th percentile, and random read performance hits 735K IOPS, which puts it in the top tier for mixed enterprise workloads. But the sequential write speed of 2,500 MB/s is only middle of the pack, and the feature set is pretty bare for this class of drive.
This is an enterprise SSD wearing a workstation hat. It's built for servers and heavy write environments where endurance matters more than raw speed. The 2,000,000 hour MTBF backs that up. If you're looking for a drive that can take a beating for years without flinching, this is it. If you want the fastest boot times and game loads, you're shopping in the wrong aisle.
Common Questions
Q: Will this drive fit in a standard laptop?
Probably not. The M.2 22110 form factor is longer than the M.2 2280 used in most laptops. It's designed for servers and workstations with 110mm slots. Check your motherboard or chassis specs before buying.
Q: How does the endurance compare to consumer drives?
It's not even close. The 25,700 TBW rating is at the 100th percentile in our database. Most consumer drives in this capacity range offer a fraction of that. You could write the full 3.84TB capacity every day for over 18 years before hitting the rated limit.
Q: Is the write speed a bottleneck for my workload?
Depends on what you're doing. The 2,500 MB/s sequential write speed is around the 66th percentile, so it's average for PCIe 4.0 drives. For large file transfers, faster consumer drives will beat it. But for sustained random writes and mixed enterprise workloads, the consistency and endurance matter more than peak sequential numbers.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this drive if you're building a gaming PC or a general-purpose workstation. The 2,500 MB/s write speed is underwhelming for the price, and the feature set ranks at the 33rd percentile, which means you're not getting much beyond the endurance story. The M.2 22110 form factor also rules out most laptops and many consumer motherboards. And at $2,655 to $3,251, you're paying a massive premium for longevity that most users will never need. If you're not writing terabytes every single day, buy a consumer drive and spend the savings on something else.
Verdict
The Micron 7450 PRO is a specialist. It's the endurance king with a 25,700 TBW rating that no consumer drive touches, and its 735K random read IOPS make it a monster for database and virtualization workloads. But the 2,500 MB/s write speed and bare feature set mean it's not the right pick for most people. Buy this if you're running a server or workstation that writes constantly and needs a drive that won't die. Skip it if you're building a gaming rig or just want fast everyday storage. The price is brutal, but so is the longevity.
