Gigabyte
Aorus Gen4 SSD
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- Brand:
- Gigabyte
- Capacity:
- 2 TB
- Interface:
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- NAND Type:
- TLC
- Controller:
- Phison E16
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Manufacturer: Gigabyte Last updated: 2026-09-15
Aorus Gen4 SSD (v2) Review
The Gigabyte Aorus Gen4 SSD (v2) was one of the first PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives, built on Phison's E16 controller with Toshiba 96-layer TLC NAND.
It carries a full 2GB DRAM cache at 2TB, a strong spec for its 2019 launch alongside the original X570 platform.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Gigabyte |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Aorus Gen4 SSD (v2) |
| Series | Aorus Gen4 SSD (v2) |
| Release Year | 2019 |
Interface and form
| Drive Type | Internal |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2 2280 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
Capacity
| Capacity | 2000 GB |
|---|
Sequential performance
| Sequential Read | 5000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 4400 MB/s |
Random performance
| Random Read IOPS | 750000 |
|---|---|
| Random Write IOPS | 700000 |
Controller and cache
| Controller | Phison E16 |
|---|---|
| Controller Vendor | Phison |
| DRAM Cache | 2048 MB (2 TB model) |
NAND
| NAND Type | TLC |
|---|---|
| NAND Vendor | Toshiba 96-layer TLC |
Endurance and reliability
| Endurance TBW | 3600 TB |
|---|
Physical and commercial
| Warranty | 5 Years |
|---|
| Capacity Options | 2 TB |
|---|---|
| Data Source | SSD controller/NAND reference database; Gigabyte official spec page (gigabyte.com) for performance/endurance/warranty — likely a duplicate catalog entry of gigabyte-aorus-gen4-ssd (same underlying product) |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Aorus Gen4 SSD (v2)?
The Aorus Gen4 SSD (v2) is a component from Gigabyte. Key specs: Capacity Options 2 TB, Interface PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2 2280, Type Internal, NAND Supplier Toshiba 96-layer TLC, Controller Phison E16.