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PCIe Gen 5 SSDs vs. Gen 4

The video argues that PCIe Gen 5 SSDs are poor value for most gamers and everyday PC users. Their headline sequential speeds—up to around 14,000 MB/s—can matter when transferring very large files, but don’t translate into noticeably faster everyday use.

Main points

• Everyday responsiveness: Windows, apps, and games read many small, scattered files. For these tasks, low-queue-depth 4K random-read performance and response time matter more than maximum sequential speed. The presenter says this area has improved little in recent years, so a quality Gen 4 drive may feel much like an expensive Gen 5 model in normal use.
• Gaming load times: In the example given, a modern AAA game took about 14–15 seconds to load from a SATA SSD, around 10 seconds from a Gen 3 NVMe SSD, and roughly 9.5 seconds from a high-end SSD. The presenter considers the half-second gain over Gen 3 too small to justify a large price premium.
• Capacity may be more useful: Modern games can take around 150 GB, with some approaching 200 GB. A 1 TB drive can fill quickly after installing Windows and several games. Keeping an SSD nearly full can also hurt performance and endurance, and game updates need spare space.
• Thermals and power: Gen 5 drives can run very hot and may require large heatsinks or small fans. Poor airflow can cause thermal throttling, reducing performance. Laptops are described as especially unsuitable because cooling is constrained and power use can reduce battery life. The presenter says quality Gen 4 drives generally run cooler and more reliably under typical cooling.
• What affects sustained performance: The controller, NAND quality, and memory management matter. Cheaper drives may use HMB (borrowing some system memory) instead of dedicated DRAM. The presenter recommends a drive with dedicated DRAM for demanding, sustained workloads. Once an SSD’s SLC cache fills during large transfers, performance can fall sharply, especially on cheaper drives with weaker controllers.
• DirectStorage: It could help games use storage more effectively, but the presenter says broad adoption and meaningful benefits are still some way off. By then, today’s Gen 5 drives may no longer be current.
• Value recommendation: For the price of a premium 1 TB Gen 5 SSD, the video says buyers may be able to get a high-end 2 TB Gen 4 drive. The extra capacity is presented as more beneficial for most users than Gen 5’s peak transfer speeds.

Pros and cons

Gen 5 SSDs

• Pros: Very high sequential speeds can benefit professional workflows involving large files, such as editing 8K raw footage under tight deadlines.
• Cons: High price; limited everyday or gaming gains; heat and cooling requirements; possible throttling; less suitability for laptops; and capacity may be more valuable at the same budget.

Gen 4 SSDs

• Pros: Better value for typical users, generally cooler and easier to cool, and often provide enough performance for everyday computing and gaming.
• Cons: Lower peak sequential speeds, which can matter for professional large-file workloads.

Verdict

For most gamers and general PC users, the video recommends choosing a quality 2 TB Gen 4 SSD over a premium 1 TB Gen 5 drive. Gen 5 is mainly worthwhile for professionals whose work benefits directly from faster large-file transfers.

Speakers: The video presents one viewpoint, from host Victor; no other speakers or differing opinions are featured. No formal product ratings or numerical scores are given.