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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E vs MSI SPATIUM M480

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

2 TB · M.2 2280 single-sided without heatsink · AG470E2TB

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Exact model & source notes

GIGABYTE's AORUS Gen4 7000E is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a single-sided M.2 2280 module. The 2 TB version is rated up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write, uses 3D TLC NAND with Host Memory Buffer caching instead of an external DRAM cache, and has a 5-year or 1,400 TB limited warranty.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMePCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

DRAM cache presentNoYes

Drive management softwareGIGABYTE SSD ToolboxMSI Center

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THE CONTENDER

MSI SPATIUM M480

2 TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 without heatsink

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MSI's SPATIUM M480 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a bare 2.15 mm M.2 2280 module with a Phison E18 controller and DDR4 cache. The 2 TB version is rated up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,800 MB/s write and has a 5-year or 1,400 TB limited warranty.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

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Interface and version

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.

Source 1 Source 2

MSI SPATIUM M480PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

Source 1

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Interface and version

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

MSI SPATIUM M480PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

DRAM cache present

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENo

MSI SPATIUM M480Yes

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Compare the exact DRAM capacity and cache configuration. Onboard DRAM is a separate specification from a write buffer; neither is a measured performance or reliability rating.

Drive management software

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EGIGABYTE SSD Toolbox

MSI SPATIUM M480MSI Center

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says its SSD Tool Box shows SSD status, model name, firmware version, health condition and sensor temperature and can clear all data with Secure Erase; it notes that SSD Tool Box functions may vary by model. The warranty terms use its SMART page for NVMe Percentage Used. The overview also has a GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) section describing GCC as unified software for GIGABYTE supported products.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Check the software, operating-system and licence requirements. An available feature does not establish a measured speed improvement or support on every host.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EUp to 7,100 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,500 MB/s sequential write

MSI SPATIUM M480Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 6800 MB/s sequential write

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential read

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E7100 MB/s

MSI SPATIUM M4807000 MB/s

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential write

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E6500 MB/s

MSI SPATIUM M4806800 MB/s

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

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Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; coverage also ends when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) in GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox reaches 100; limited-warranty terms apply

MSI SPATIUM M4805 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

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Published power conditions

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E5.52 W maximum operating (read); 6.02 W maximum operating (write)

MSI SPATIUM M4808.2 W maximum operating; 22 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW L1.2

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's 2TB specification table lists 'R : 5.52W; W : 6.02W' for maximum operating power; no idle or low-power-state figures and no power-test conditions are listed. The data sheet and overview call the drive 'Energy-efficient' without further figures.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column; APST (Autonomous Power State Transition) supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

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Small physical differences (1)

Drive dimensions

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E80 × 22 × 2.3 mm

MSI SPATIUM M48080 × 22 × 2.15 mm

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Single-sided bare module without heatsink.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (14)

Module sides

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ESingle-sided

MSI SPATIUM M480Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cache arrangement

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EHost Memory Buffer (HMB)

MSI SPATIUM M480Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. GIGABYTE's overview says HMB lets the SSD use some of the PC's system DRAM instead of bringing its own, and that the HMB feature is only supported by Windows 10 & 11.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M480

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DRAM cache capacity

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M4802 GB

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · 2 GB DDR4 for the 2 TB model (500 GB: 512 MB; 1 TB: 1 GB). The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controller

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M480Phison E18

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND type

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E3D TLC

MSI SPATIUM M480Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 2400+ MT/s.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M480

MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hardware encryption support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M480AES-256; TCG Pyrite

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'AES256/Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random 4K read

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M480650000 IOPS

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random 4K write

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M480700000 IOPS

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Error correction support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M480LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer MTBF rating

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E1,600,000 hours

MSI SPATIUM M480Up to 1,600,000 hours

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Listed NAND management features

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EOver-provisioning

MSI SPATIUM M480Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says the drive supports TRIM, SMART and Over-Provision technologies; TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. are recorded separately.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

MSI SPATIUM M480

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NVMe interface protocol version

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E1.4

MSI SPATIUM M480Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page

MSI SPATIUM M480

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M4800–70 °C

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage temperature

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

MSI SPATIUM M480−40–85 °C

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

MSI SPATIUM M480

Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation.

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

What it brings

Rated up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read and 6,500 MB/s sequential write at 2 TB over PCIe 4.0 x4.
Manufacturer source
A thin 2.3 mm single-sided module with 3D TLC NAND and a 5-year limited warranty covering up to 1,400 TB written.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The data sheet lists no external DDR cache; the drive relies on Host Memory Buffer support, which GIGABYTE says is only supported by Windows 10 and 11.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
GIGABYTE names no controller and gives no post-cache write speed, random IOPS or idle power figures; its specification page lists only maximum operating power (5.52 W read, 6.02 W write).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

MSI SPATIUM M480

What it brings

Rated up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and 6,800 MB/s sequential write at 2 TB, with a 2 GB DDR4 DRAM cache.
Manufacturer source
Lists LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and AES-256/Pyrite support, with a 1,400 TB warranty write limit and 22 mW PS3 idle power at 2 TB.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Random ratings at 2 TB are 650,000 read and 700,000 write IOPS, and maximum operating power is 8.2 W.
Manufacturer source
MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type, and gives no post-cache write speed.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E and MSI SPATIUM M480
Specification	Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E	MSI SPATIUM M480

Capacity Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · 1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual usable capacity may vary. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	2000 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4
Form factor Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Drive dimensionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Single-sided bare module without heatsink. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	80 × 22 × 2.3 mm	80 × 22 × 2.15 mm
Module sides Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded.	Single-sided	Not provided
Factory heatsink Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.3 mm single-sided bare module and no heatsink. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink for this product. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	No	No

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,500 MB/s sequential write	Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 6800 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	7100 MB/s	7000 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / MSI MEG X670E ACE / 32 GB DDR5-4800 / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with CrystalDiskMark 8.04c, ATTO Disk Benchmark 4.01.0f1 and IOmeter 1.1.0. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	6500 MB/s	6800 MB/s
Rated random 4K read Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	650000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	700000 IOPS

NAND type Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 2400+ MT/s. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M480 MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	3D TLC	Not listed by the manufacturer
Cache arrangement Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. GIGABYTE's overview says HMB lets the SSD use some of the PC's system DRAM instead of bringing its own, and that the HMB feature is only supported by Windows 10 & 11. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded.	Host Memory Buffer (HMB)	Not provided
DRAM cache presentDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	No	Yes
Listed NAND management features Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says the drive supports TRIM, SMART and Over-Provision technologies; TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. are recorded separately. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded.	Over-provisioning	Not provided
Controller Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	Phison E18
DRAM cache capacity Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 2 GB DDR4 for the 2 TB model (500 GB: 512 MB; 1 TB: 1 GB). The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	2 GB

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; coverage also ends when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) in GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox reaches 100; limited-warranty terms apply	5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty time Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold or when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) reaches 100; eligibility and full terms apply. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	5 years	5 years
Warranty write threshold Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 3000TB, 1400TB and 700TB in the same order as its 4000 GB, 2000 GB and 1000 GB columns; 1400 TB is the 2 TB value. Evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard; not a guaranteed failure point. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 350; 1 TB: 700); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	1400 TB	1400 TB
Manufacturer MTBF rating Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	1,600,000 hours	Up to 1,600,000 hours

TRIM support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capability; operating-system support is also required. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Yes	Yes
Drive management softwareDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says its SSD Tool Box shows SSD status, model name, firmware version, health condition and sensor temperature and can clear all data with Secure Erase; it notes that SSD Tool Box functions may vary by model. The warranty terms use its SMART page for NVMe Percentage Used. The overview also has a GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) section describing GCC as unified software for GIGABYTE supported products. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox	MSI Center
Hardware encryption support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'AES256/Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	AES-256; TCG Pyrite
Error correction support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection

Published power conditionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's 2TB specification table lists 'R : 5.52W; W : 6.02W' for maximum operating power; no idle or low-power-state figures and no power-test conditions are listed. The data sheet and overview call the drive 'Energy-efficient' without further figures. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column; APST (Autonomous Power State Transition) supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	5.52 W maximum operating (read); 6.02 W maximum operating (write)	8.2 W maximum operating; 22 mW PS3 idle; 3 mW L1.2
Operating temperature Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	0–70 °C
Storage temperature Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. MSI SPATIUM M480 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 2 TB)	Not provided	−40–85 °C

NVMe interface protocol version Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page MSI SPATIUM M480 No source recorded.	1.4	Not provided

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