Gigastone GT6470 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

The Gigastone Game Turbo GT6470 delivers 7,300 MB/s sequential reads at a price that undercuts the big names. Speed lands in the 91st percentile, but it's DRAM-less and random performance is just average. Worth buying if you find it near $300 and you're mostly gaming.

Sequential reads hit 7,300 MB/s and writes land at 6,800 MB/s. That's top-tier for PCIe 4.0, and it shows in game load times and large file transfers. The SLC cache keeps bursts fast, though once you push past it, the TLC NAND settles into more modest speeds. Random performance sits around the 62nd percentile, so it's solid but not a standout for heavy multitasking or database work. The DRAM-less design means it leans on HMB, which is fine for most desktops and laptops but can show its limits under sustained mixed workloads. No thermal issues reported without a heatsink, which is nice.

Against the Western Digital Black SN850X, the Gigastone matches sequential reads but gives up DRAM and better random performance. The Samsung 9100 PRO is a different beast entirely, PCIe 5.0 territory, so it's not a fair fight. The Crucial T500 is the closest rival, with similar sequential speeds and a DRAM cache, but it typically costs more. The Kingston Fury Renegade also brings DRAM and stronger endurance. If you're chasing pure sequential speed per dollar, the Gigastone holds its own. If you want the most consistent all-around performer, the T500 or SN850X are safer picks.

Pricing is a bit scattered. US listings range from $300 to $400 for the 1TB, which is a wide spread for the same drive. At the low end, it's a compelling deal against drives like the SN850X or T500. At the high end, you're paying flagship money for a DRAM-less drive, and that math doesn't work as well. Shop around and grab it near $300 if you can. The 5-year warranty adds real peace of mind at this price.

The Gigastone Game Turbo GT6470 is a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive that promises 7,300 MB/s reads and 6,800 MB/s writes. On paper, that puts it in the same conversation as drives costing a lot more. In practice, it's a DRAM-less TLC drive with a 5-year warranty and a price that undercuts the big names.

We ran it through our database and the speed numbers land in the 91st percentile. That's genuinely fast. Random performance is more middle of the pack, and endurance is about average. But for a gaming or everyday drive, the headline sequential speed is what you'll feel most.

Skip this if you're doing heavy video editing, running databases, or constantly moving large files around. The DRAM-less design and average random performance will frustrate you under sustained load. Also skip it if you find it priced at $400, because at that point you're in SN850X or T500 territory and those drives are better all-around.

This is a drive for budget-conscious gamers and everyday users who want fast load times without paying flagship prices. The sequential speed is real, the warranty is solid, and the thermal behavior is drama-free. It's not the best choice for heavy content creators or anyone hammering the drive with sustained writes all day. But for a mid-range gaming PC or a laptop upgrade, it's a smart buy, especially if you catch it at the lower end of that price range.