Kioxia unveils EG7 PC OEM SSD: BiCS8 QLC, 7000MB/s read, 2048GB

Kioxia has announced the KIOXIA EG7, a new solid state drive designed for PC OEMs. The company introduced the product today. This release marks Kioxia's first client storage solution based on its BiCS8 QLC technology. The drive aims to deliver performance levels similar to traditional TLC products while lowering the total cost of ownership for PC manufacturers. The announcement occurred on the local date today, though the specific calendar date remains unconfirmed.

The KIOXIA EG7 utilizes a DRAM-less host memory buffer architecture. It connects via a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and complies with the NVMe 2.0d specification. PCIe Gen4 x4 The drive supports TCG Opal 2.02 SED encryption for data security. Kioxia offers the EG7 in 512GB, 1024GB, and 2048GB capacities. It comes in M.2 2280, 2242, and 2230 form factors to suit various system designs. Sequential read speeds reach up to 7000MB/s, while sequential write speeds hit 6200MB/s. Random read and write performance peaks at 1000K IOPS.

Pricing details for the KIOXIA EG7 are not currently available. Samples are already being provided to select PC OEMs. PCs equipped with this storage series are expected to begin shipping from this quarter. The drive will initially be available through OEM channels rather than the retail market.

DRAM-less HMB design targets OEM cost reduction

The EG7 competes in the budget-conscious PC storage segment by leveraging QLC NAND. Kioxia claims the drive reduces the total cost of ownership for PC products. This strategy allows manufacturers to offer higher performance at lower price points. The move follows industry trends toward cost-effective storage solutions for mainstream computing devices.

KIOXIA EG7 Specifications

• Architecture: DRAM-less HMB
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
• Capacities: 512GB, 1024GB, 2048GB
• Sequential Read/Write: up to 7000MB/s / 6200MB/s
• Form Factors: M.2 2280 / 2242 / 2230

Information regarding this announcement comes from Kioxia. The specific calendar date of the announcement remains unconfirmed. Details about retail availability and pricing are currently missing from the provided data.