Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Intel 670p delivers 3500 MB/s reads and 2500 MB/s writes over PCIe 3.0 x4, with QLC NAND and a DRAM-less design that keeps costs down. Its 370 TBW endurance and 5-year warranty add reliability, while hardware encryption suits sensitive data. Best for budget-conscious laptop builders needing a fast, dependable 1TB boot drive.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Intel 670p is a reliable budget NVMe drive that's perfect for everyday use, but sustained writes will make you wait. The five-year warranty is the real selling point here.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great value for a 1TB NVMe drive 95th
- Five-year warranty from Intel, that's real peace of mind 83rd
- Fast enough for everyday use and gaming 78th
- Easy drop-in installation
Cons
- Sustained writes tank once the cache fills
- No DRAM cache, QLC NAND
- No included screw or heatsink
- No data migration software
What owners think
The Word on the Street
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The proof
Performance
The 3500 MB/s sequential read and 2500 MB/s write are respectable for PCIe 3.0, and the 330K random write IOPS actually surprised us, it's well above average for a DRAM-less QLC drive. But the sustained write story is where things get real. Once that SLC cache fills, writes drop off a cliff. If you're copying a 200GB game library over, you'll feel it. For normal use, booting, launching apps, loading game levels, you won't notice a thing.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 3500 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 2500 |
| Random Read (IOPS) | 220000 |
| Random Write (IOPS) | 330000 |
Hardware
| NAND | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 370 |
| MTBF (hours) | 1600000 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Heatsink | No |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
vs Competition
The 670p sits in an awkward spot. The Samsung 9100 PRO and Crucial T710 are PCIe 4.0 drives that absolutely demolish it in raw speed, but they cost more. The Western Digital SN7100 is a closer match on price and offers better sustained performance. If you're on a strict budget and just need a reliable boot drive, the 670p works. But if you can stretch your budget even a little, the SN7100 is the better buy for most people.
| Spec | Intel 670p Series | Samsung 990 PRO | Crucial T500 | Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO | Western Digital BLACK SN850X | MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB | 1TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 3,500 MB/s | 7,450 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | QLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Endurance | 370 TBW | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW | 1400 TBW | 1200 TBW | 3000 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | User Sentiment | Endurance | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel 670p Series | 60.3 | 83.2 | 33.6 | 55.3 | 56.9 | 77.9 | 95.4 | 59.8 |
| Samsung 990 PRO Compare | 93.7 | 97.4 | 99 | 78.5 | 78.8 | 86.1 | 95.4 | 20.6 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 94 | 96.9 | 99 | 78.5 | 78.8 | 83.1 | 95.4 | 19.7 |
| Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO Compare | 98.2 | 98.5 | 97.6 | 78.5 | 0 | 91.2 | 51.9 | 24.1 |
| Western Digital BLACK SN850X Compare | 89 | 95.7 | 53.8 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 83.1 | 99.6 | 22.9 |
| MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO Compare | 94 | 81.1 | 94 | 55.3 | 78.8 | 98.7 | 95.4 | 43.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At USD 141 for 1TB, the 670p is a decent deal, but not a steal. There are cheaper drives out there that outperform it in sustained writes. The five-year warranty and Intel's reliability track record add real value though. If you can find it on sale, it's a no-brainer for a budget build. At full price, shop around first.
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Overview
The Intel 670p is a solid budget NVMe drive that punches above its weight for everyday use. It's not going to win any benchmark wars, but for booting Windows, loading games, and general productivity, it gets the job done without drama. The one thing to know: this is a QLC drive with no DRAM cache, so sustained writes will slow down hard once the SLC cache fills up. For most people, that's a non-issue. For heavy file movers, it's a real limitation.
Common Questions
Q: Does this work with AMD CPUs?
Yes, absolutely. The brand of SSD doesn't matter at all. As long as your motherboard has an M.2 slot that supports PCIe NVMe, it'll work with Intel or AMD. The 670p is just a storage device, it doesn't care what CPU you're running.
Q: Can I use this as my boot drive?
Yep, it works great as an OS drive. Install Windows on it and you'll get fast boot times and snappy app launches. Just make sure your motherboard supports booting from NVMe, which pretty much everything from the last several years does.
Q: Is the lack of DRAM cache a problem?
For most people, no. The 670p uses HMB (Host Memory Buffer) to borrow a bit of your system RAM instead of having its own DRAM. For everyday tasks and gaming, you won't notice a difference. The only time it hurts is during large sustained writes, where performance drops significantly once the SLC cache fills.
Who Should Skip This
If you're regularly moving large files, editing 4K video, or running workloads that hammer the drive with sustained writes, this isn't it. The QLC NAND and lack of DRAM cache will frustrate you. Go get a TLC drive with DRAM instead, like the Western Digital SN7100 or a Samsung 980 Pro. You'll pay more, but you'll save yourself the headache.
Verdict
The Intel 670p is a fine drive for what it is: a budget-friendly, reliable NVMe SSD for everyday computing. It's not the fastest, it's not the most feature-rich, and the sustained write performance is a genuine weakness. But for booting your OS, loading games, and general productivity, it's more than adequate. The five-year warranty is the cherry on top. If you're building a budget PC or upgrading an older laptop, this is a solid choice. Just don't expect it to keep up with PCIe 4.0 drives in heavy workloads.
