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Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with integrated heatsink

Lexar

Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO 1TB PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-X60E-E3V7C

PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD delivering 14,000MB/s reads and 10,000MB/s writes with a 6nm controller that runs 36% cooler under load

  • Sequential reads up to 14,000 MB/s for near-instant data access
  • Sequential writes up to 10,000 MB/s accelerate large-file creation
  • 1 TB capacity stores extensive game libraries and projects
  • 700 TBW and 1,500,000-hour MTBF deliver long-term endurance
  • 232-layer 3D TLC NAND with 6 nm controller enables efficient high-speed operation

Professional PCIe 5.0 SSD for creators

The Lexar NM1090 PRO is a 1TB internal drive built on a PCIe Gen 5x4 interface with NVMe protocol. It targets professionals and enthusiasts who move large project files and need consistent high throughput. The 2280 form factor fits standard desktop and workstation slots.

Sequential limits of the Gen 5x4 link

Rated sequential reads reach 14,000MB/s and writes reach 10,000MB/s on the four-lane bus. Real-world throughput will vary with workload, queue depth and host controller implementation. The drive uses 232-layer 3D TLC NAND and a 6nm controller to sustain these speeds under load.

700TBW endurance and thermal design

A 1,500,000-hour MTBF and 700TB written rating indicate durability for heavy daily writes. The controller runs up to 36% cooler than a 12nm reference design, reducing the chance of thermal throttling during extended transfers. Lexar DiskMaster software handles firmware updates, secure erase and health monitoring.

Highlights

  • Sequential reads up to 14,000 MB/s for near-instant data access
  • Sequential writes up to 10,000 MB/s accelerate large-file creation
  • 1 TB capacity stores extensive game libraries and projects
  • 700 TBW and 1,500,000-hour MTBF deliver long-term endurance
  • 232-layer 3D TLC NAND with 6 nm controller enables efficient high-speed operation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1TB NM1090 PRO or a different capacity?

The 1TB model delivers up to 14,000MB/s read and 10,000MB/s write with 700TBW endurance and 1,500,000 hours MTBF, giving ample space for games and heavy workloads.

What do the 14,000MB/s read and 10,000MB/s write figures mean once the drive is installed?

They represent peak sequential throughput over PCIe 5.0 x4; real-world speeds depend on motherboard lane allocation, cooling, and workload, but the 6nm controller keeps temperatures 36% lower than 12nm designs to sustain performance.

Does PCIe Gen 5x4 cap the speed in practice?

The x4 link sets a theoretical ceiling near 14,000MB/s read and 10,000MB/s write; actual throughput is limited by the platform's PCIe 5.0 implementation and thermal headroom, not by the drive itself.

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