HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology, announced the HyperX Predator PCIe SSD. HyperX Predator PCIe SSD is the highest-end SSD with the fastest speeds in the HyperX lineup. Faster than SATA-based SSDs, the PCIe generation 2.0 x4 interface delivers speeds up to 1400MB/s read and 1000MB/s write for ultra-responsive multitasking and an overall faster system. It is powered by the Marvell 88SS9293 controller.
The M.2 form factor ensures next-generation platform support with an M.2 PCIe slot. An optional half-height, half-length (HHHL) adapter is also available for many existing motherboards without an M.2 socket. The HHHL adapter comes with both standard and low-profile brackets to fit in slim profile desktop builds.
HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR4 and DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, and gaming accessories. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation. HyperX is committed to eSports as it sponsors over 20 teams globally and is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows including China Joy, PAX, Davao Cyber Expo, and TGS & Big Fest. For more information, please visit the HyperX home page.
- Features of HyperX Predator SSD:
- Fast: PCIe connection provides higher speeds than SATA-based solid-state drives for the ultimate computing experience
- Performance: ultra-responsive multitasking and overall faster system
- Reliable: rugged and durable to take your system to the edge
- Form factor: M.2 with optional Half-Height Half-length adapter to fit in both new and older motherboards
- Guaranteed: three-year warranty and free technical support
- Form factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: PCIe Gen 2.0 x 4
- Capacities: 240GB, 480GB
- Controller: Marvell 88SS9293
- Baseline Performance
- Compressible Data Transfer (ATTO):
- 240GB: 1400MB/s Read and 600MB/s Write
- 480GB: 1400MB/s Read and 1000MB/s Write
- Incompressible Data Transfer (AS-SSD and CrystalDiskMark):
- 240GB: 1290MB/s Read and 600MB/s Write
- 480GB: 1100MB/s Read and 910MB/s Write
- IOMETER Maximum Random 4k Read/Write:
- 240GB: up to 160,000/ up to 119,000 IOPS
- 480GB: up to 130,000/ up to 118,000 IOPS
- Random 4k Read/Write:
- 240GB: up to 120,000/ up to 78,000 IOPS
- 480GB: up to 117,000/ up to 70,000 IOPS
- PCMARK Vantage HDD Suite Score:
- 240GB: 138,000
- 480GB: 139,000
- PCMARK 8 Storage Bandwidth:
- 240GB: 331MB/s
- 480GB: 336MB/s
- PCMARK 8 Storage Score:
- 240GB: 5,015
- 480GB: 5,017
- Anvil Total Score (Incompressible Workload):
- 240GB: 6,500
- 480GB: 6,700
- Power Consumption: 1.38W Idle / 1.4W Avg. / 1.99W (MAX) Read / 8.25W (MAX) Write
- Storage temperatures: -40°C~85°C
- Operating temperatures: 0°C~70°C
- Weight: 10g (M.2)
- 73g (with HHHL adapter – standard bracket
- 68g (with HHHL adapter – low-profile bracket)
