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Acer Predator GM7000 vs PNY CS3040: Comparison
Acer Predator GM7000 and PNY CS3040 separate most on sequential write: Acer Predator GM7000 at 6700, PNY CS3040 at 3000, 55% in favour of Acer Predator GM7000. Sequential Read splits them by another 54%, again favouring Acer Predator GM7000. They match on 4 other specifications, including drive type, form factor and dram cache.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | PNY |
| Model Number | GM7000 | CS3040 |
| Series | Predator GM7000 | CS3040 |
| Drive Type | Internal | Internal |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 7400 | 3400-54% |
| Sequential Write | 6700 | 3000-55% |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM | DRAM |
| NAND Type | TLC with DRAM Cache | TLC |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe | PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe |
| Capacity Options | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
Verdict
PNY CS3040
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid Gen 3 drive that's been outpaced by PNY's own newer options; buy only at a real discount.