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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 520 ZP1000GM3A002 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-1187-SSYE1 MPN ZP1000GM3A002

M.2 2280 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 SSD delivering up to 5000 MB/s read and 4400 MB/s write with 1800 TBW endurance

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity1TB
  • Memory Components3D TLC
  • InterfacePCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.3

Options 1TB

  • Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read speeds accelerate game loads
  • Up to 4400 MB/s sequential write speeds cut project save times
  • 760,000 random read IOPS keeps multitasking responsive
  • 1,800,000 hour MTBF and 1800 TBW support heavy workloads
  • PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface works with Gen3 platforms

Seagate FireCuda 520 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

This 1TB internal solid state drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and NVMe 1.3 protocol. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 5000 MBps and write speeds up to 4400 MBps using 3D TLC NAND. The drive is built for high-performance gaming PCs and creative workstations.

Check motherboard M.2 slot key

Verify that your motherboard has an M-keyed M.2 slot compatible with 2280-length drives. The drive operates at PCIe Gen4 x4 speeds on supporting platforms and remains fully backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems. Ensure your BIOS is updated for NVMe 1.3 boot support if you intend to use it as a primary OS drive.

Suits gamers and creators needing sustained Gen4

The 1800 TBW endurance rating and 1.8 million hour MTBF make it suitable for heavy write workloads such as game installs, video editing and large project files. Users on PCIe 3.0-only platforms will not reach the advertised sequential speeds and may prefer a Gen3 drive for better value. Laptops with single-sided M.2 clearance constraints should confirm physical fit before purchase.

Highlights

  • Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read speeds accelerate game loads
  • Up to 4400 MB/s sequential write speeds cut project save times
  • 760,000 random read IOPS keeps multitasking responsive
  • 1,800,000 hour MTBF and 1800 TBW support heavy workloads
  • PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface works with Gen3 platforms

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesFireCuda 520
ModelZP1000GM3A002
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity1TB
Memory Components3D TLC
InterfacePCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.3
Max Sequential ReadUp to 5000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 4400 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 760,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 700,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)1800TB
MTBF1,800,000 hours
FeaturesLeverage sequential read/write performance up to 5000/4400 MB/s, and random read/write up to 760K/700K IOPS.
Take advantage of up to 45% more speed than Gen3 M.2 NVMe and up to 9x faster sequential reads than SATA SSDs.
Utilize an E16 controller that is fully aligned with AMD X570 chipset motherboards.
Easily upgrade to a drive that's compatible with Gen4 motherboards and fully backwards compatible with all PCIe 3.0 platforms.
Enjoy the latest NAND technology, which provides the most advanced speed and durability for your dollar.
Choose from multiple capacities (up to 2TB), and store
Power Consumption (Idle)15 mW
Power Consumption (Active)5.6W
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +85°C
Max Shock Resistance1500G
Height3.58mm
Width22.15mm
Depth80.15mm
Weight8.50g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size156 × 109 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the drive ship with a heatsink or mounting screw, or do I need to source them separately?

The M.2 2280 module is supplied as a bare drive; most motherboards include the required M.2 screw and standoff, while a heatsink is optional and sold separately if your board lacks integrated cooling.

The FireCuda 520 line lists 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB — how do I decide which capacity fits my workload?

The 1 TB model delivers 5000 MB/s read, 4400 MB/s write, 760K random read IOPS, 700K random write IOPS and 1800 TBW; choose 500 GB for a boot-plus-core-games setup, 1 TB for larger libraries, or 2 TB for heavy creative projects.

What does the 5000 MB/s sequential read figure mean once the SSD is installed in a PCIe Gen4 x4 slot?

In a Gen4 x4 system the drive can sustain up to 5000 MB/s sequential reads and 4400 MB/s writes, cutting game load times and accelerating large-file transfers compared with Gen3 or SATA alternatives.

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