Patriot SSD
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Resumo
The 30-Second Version
Fast, durable, and PS5-ready, but skip it if you need serious random performance. Buy it at Newegg for $290, not $474.
Pros & Cons
Prós
- 7400 MB/s reads and 6400 MB/s writes are genuinely fast 92nd
- 1600 TBW endurance is excellent for a 2TB drive 89th
- PS5 compatible out of the box 87th
- 5-year warranty with strong social proof from 722 reviews 78th
Contras
- DRAM-less design hurts random performance
- Portable use is a weak spot at 22.2/100
- Price swings wildly from $290 to $474 depending on vendor
- Feature set is just average
O que dizem os donos
The Word on the Street
As provas
Performance
Sequential speeds are the star here. 7400 MB/s read and 6400 MB/s write put this drive near the top of the PCIe 4.0 charts, and our database backs that up with speed in the 87th percentile. But the DRAM-less design shows up in random workloads, where it's just middle of the pack. If you're moving huge files or loading games, you'll feel the speed. If you're hammering it with tiny random writes all day, there are better options.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 2000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 7400 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 6400 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 1600 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Heatsink | No |
vs Competition
Against the WD_BLACK SN850X, the VP4300 Lite trades blows on sequential speed but loses on random performance thanks to the missing DRAM. The Samsung 9100 Pro is faster overall but costs significantly more. The Kingston Fury Renegade is the closest match on paper, with similar speeds and endurance, but it has DRAM and typically costs a bit more. If you're gaming or using this in a PS5, the VP4300 Lite is a smart buy. If you're doing heavy workstation tasks, the SN850X or Fury Renegade are worth the extra cash.
| Spec | Patriot SSD | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | Crucial T710 | Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G | Seagate FireCuda 530R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB | 8TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 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 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 7,400 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Endurance | 1600 TBW | 4800 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2000 TBW | 5050 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produto | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Prova social |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot SSD | 87.2 | 60.6 | 53.3 | 78.4 | 91.6 | 88.5 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99 | 99.7 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 86 | 95.6 |
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X Compare | 88 | 94.8 | 93.8 | 92.8 | 81 | 95.6 |
| Crucial T710 Compare | 98.7 | 98.7 | 85.6 | 92.8 | 86 | 79.7 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G Compare | 92.7 | 93.4 | 93.8 | 78.4 | 94 | 95.6 |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R Compare | 92.2 | 96.2 | 53.3 | 92.8 | 95.6 | 88.5 |
Preço
Value & Pricing
The value story here is all about where you buy it. Prices range from $290 to $474 across US retailers, which is a massive spread. At $290, this drive is a steal. At $474, you're overpaying for what you get. Newegg currently has the best deal, so check there first. The 1600 TBW endurance rating means this drive should last a long time, which makes the lower price even more attractive.
Saiba mais
Overview
The Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite is a 2TB PCIe 4.0 drive that hits 7400 MB/s reads and 6400 MB/s writes without a DRAM cache. That's the headline. It's fast enough for gaming, PS5 duty, and everyday builds, and it lands in the top tier for endurance at 1600 TBW. The catch? It's DRAM-less, which means random performance sits right around average. For most people, that won't matter one bit.
Common Questions
Q: Does this drive use TLC or QLC flash?
TLC. That's the good stuff. You get better endurance and more consistent performance than QLC drives, which is why the 1600 TBW rating is so solid.
Q: Will this work in my PS5?
Yep. It's fully compatible with PS5 and meets the speed requirements Sony asks for. Pop it in the expansion slot and you're good to go.
Q: How fast is this thing really?
Up to 7400 MB/s sequential reads and 6400 MB/s writes. That's near the top of what PCIe 4.0 can do. Real-world speeds will be a bit lower, but it's still very quick.
Who Should Skip This
If you're doing heavy video editing, running databases, or anything that hammers random I/O all day, this isn't your drive. The DRAM-less design will hold you back. Go grab a WD_BLACK SN850X or Kingston Fury Renegade instead. And if you need something portable, look elsewhere entirely, this drive scored a sad 22.2 out of 100 for portable use.
Verdict
The Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite is a solid pick for gamers and PS5 owners who want fast sequential speeds without breaking the bank. The DRAM-less design is a real trade-off, but for most real-world use, you won't notice it. Just make sure you're paying closer to $290 than $474.
