Samsung 980 PRO2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW- Rated sequential read
- 7000 MB/sThis one: 7100 MB/s
- Rated sequential write
- 5100 MB/sThis one: 6500 MB/s
STORAGE
Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E
2 TB · M.2 2280 single-sided without heatsink · Gigabyte part AG470E2TB
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
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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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
Compare with Samsung 980 PRO
Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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Samsung 980 PRO2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW
Samsung 9902 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9V2T0BW- Rated sequential read
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- Rated sequential write
- 6450 MB/sThis one: 6500 MB/s
Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 73002 TB · M.2 2280 double-sided without heat spreader · AG4732TB N- Rated sequential read
- 7300 MB/sThis one: 7100 MB/s
- Rated sequential write
- 6850 MB/sThis one: 6500 MB/s
Key strengths
Rated up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read and 6,500 MB/s sequential write at 2 TB over PCIe 4.0 x4.
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.
Before you buy
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.
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).
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2 TB · M.2 2280 single-sided without heatsink · AG470E2TB
22 specifications in 5 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
11 items
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual usable capacity may vary.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280Source
- Interface and version
- PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.
- DRAM cache present
- No
The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.
Source - Drive dimensions
- 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm
Single-sided bare module without heatsink.
Source - NAND type
- 3D TLC
GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 2400+ MT/s.
- Cache arrangement
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
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.
- Module sides
- Single-sided
Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.
Source - Factory heatsink
- No
The data sheet lists a 2.3 mm single-sided bare module and no heatsink.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- 1.4
Performance
2 items
- Rated sequential read
- 7100 MB/s
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.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 6500 MB/s
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.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,500 MB/s sequential write
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.
Source
Endurance & warranty
4 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 1400 TB
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.
Source - Limited warranty time
- 5 years
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.
- Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 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
TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0.
- Manufacturer MTBF rating
- 1,600,000 hours
Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Source
Power
1 item
- Published power conditions
- 5.52 W maximum operating (read); 6.02 W maximum operating (write)
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.
4 sources
- 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)
Features & software
4 items
- TRIM support
- Yes
Manufacturer capability; operating-system support is also required.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.
Source - Drive management software
- GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox
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.
- Listed NAND management features
- Over-provisioning
GIGABYTE's overview says the drive supports TRIM, SMART and Over-Provision technologies; TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. are recorded separately.
Source
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