Micron has unveiled its groundbreaking 3610 NVMe SSDs, setting a new benchmark with the world’s first Gen5 QLC design. Offering up to 4 TB capacity within a sleek M.2 2230 form factor, this innovation promises to revolutionize storage solutions for compact devices.
Transforming Mainstream Devices with Gen5 Speed
Micron Technology has introduced the Micron 3610 NVMe SSD, the industry’s premier PCIe® Gen5 G9 QLC SSD, tailored for client computing. This marks a significant leap in performance, efficiency, and capacity for mainstream PCs and ultra-thin laptops. With Micron’s G9 NAND at its core, the 3610 SSD reaches sequential read speeds of up to 11,000 MB/s and write speeds of 9,300 MB/s. Notably, it is the only SSD offering a 4TB capacity in a single-sided M.2 2230 form factor, making it ideal for ultra-thin laptops and AI-capable gadgets.
Why it matters: The 3610 SSD sets a new standard for mainstream client SSDs, allowing OEMs to offer Gen5 premium performance while ensuring battery life efficiency.
Performance and Power Efficiency Redefined
The Micron 3610 SSD is engineered to deliver outstanding performance at scale, with sequential read speeds up to 11,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 9,300 MB/s. It also boasts impressive IOPS for random read and write operations, ensuring rapid app launches and seamless multitasking. Its DRAM-less architecture with host memory buffer (HMB) and DEVSLP low-power states enhances performance per watt by 43% compared to Gen4 TLC, optimizing battery life. The SSD’s AI-ready speed loads 20 billion parameter AI models in under three seconds, offering real-time insights and a premium user experience.
The SSD also excels in user experience, achieving up to 30% better scoring and 28% better bandwidth in PCMark® 10 testing compared to Gen4 QLC SSDs. Thermal management features allow precise control over thermal thresholds, supporting sustained performance in ultra-thin, fanless designs. Additionally, advanced security features like data object exchange (DOE) and device identifier composition engine (DICE) enhance data protection.
The Bigger Picture: Meeting the Demands of Modern Computing
As the demand for AI PCs, immersive gaming, and hybrid work solutions grows, storage technology must evolve to meet these challenges. The Micron 3610 SSD represents this evolution, bringing data center-grade innovation to client devices and showcasing Micron’s leadership in NAND technology. Positioned between the premium Gen5 4600 series and value-oriented Gen4 offerings, the 3610 SSD offers reliability and performance at a competitive value.
The Micron 3610 SSD is now being sampled with select OEM partners and will be available in various form factors, offering capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB.