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SanDisk WD_BLACK SN850X

96.1 Gaming Score
4TBPCIe 4.0 x4M.2 22807,300 MB/sDRAM cache
Why we recommend this

The 7300 MB/s read and 6300 MB/s write speeds, backed by TLC NAND and a DRAM cache, make this 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 drive a top performer for gaming and workstation loads. Its 2400 TBW endurance and 1,750,000 h MTBF, plus an optional heatsink and WD_BLACK Dashboard with Game Mode 2.0, add reliability and control. Best for gamers and content creators who need fast, high-capacity storage for large game libraries and heavy file transfers.

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87.9 Gaming Score
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82.3 Gaming Score
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