Micron Launches T710 Gen5 SSD: High-Speed Consumer Storage at 14.9 GB/s Featuring Silicon Motion SM2508 Controller & Compact Heatsink Design

Micron’s consumer-oriented brand, Crucial, has introduced its fastest PCIe Gen5 SSD, the T710, which delivers remarkable speeds of up to 14.9 GB/s, powered by the SMI2508 controller.

Crucial T710: Unleashing Exceptional Speed in Consumer SSDs

Press Release: At the prestigious Computex 2025 event, Micron Technology has reinforced its dominance in the consumer storage sector. The unveiling of the cutting-edge Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, alongside the Crucial X10 Portable SSD, showcases advancements in performance that redefine industry benchmarks for speed, capacity, and reliability. These innovative storage solutions are engineered to meet the demands of high-performing applications and workflows.

Crucial T710: The Ultimate SSD for Gaming and AI Applications

Utilizing state-of-the-art NVMe technology and Micron’s latest G9 NAND, the Crucial T710 achieves unmatched Gen5 performance, making it an ideal choice for professional gamers, creative professionals, and data-driven applications such as AI. The specifications highlight its capabilities:

Sequential read speeds reaching up to 14, 900 MB/s.
Sequential write speeds of up to 13, 800 MB/s.
Random read speeds of up to 2.2 million IOPS.
Random write speeds of up to 2.3 million IOPS.

By delivering up to 67% enhanced IOPS per watt compared to its predecessors, the T710 operates more efficiently while generating less heat, making it suitable for various systems, including PCs, laptops, and workstations. An optional integrated heatsink is available, ensuring optimal cooling during intensive tasks. With storage capacities reaching a formidable 4TB, users can easily accommodate their most demanding projects.

As AI applications become increasingly prevalent, robust SSD solutions are vital for performance. The Crucial T710’s significant energy efficiency and reduced latency cater to the needs of real-time data processing. It is capable of loading large language models from storage to memory in less than a second, enhancing computational efficiency on AI-enabled devices.

Crucial X10: The Fast and Robust Portable Storage Solution

Complementing the T710, the new Crucial X10 portable drive offers rapid read speeds of up to 2, 100 MB/s — double that of its predecessor. This drive is engineered for those in need of dependable and swift storage solutions, ideal for safeguarding vital files such as photos, games, and documents. Users can choose from storage options of 4TB, 6TB, or 8TB, providing ample space for up to 500, 000 4K photographs, 114 games, or 2.6 million MP3 recordings.

The Crucial X10’s sleek matte-blue finish makes it appealing for content creators, gamers, photography enthusiasts, and everyday users seeking rapid data transfer and extensive storage capabilities. Its durable construction is both IP65-rated for dust and water resistance, and safeguards against drops from heights of up to 9.8 feet, ensuring your data remains secure and accessible.

While the T710 harnesses Silicon Motion’s SM2508 controller, the X10 operates on the SM2322 controller for optimal performance tailored to its design.

Availability: The Crucial X10 is now available through various online retailers and global partners, while the T710 is set for release in July 2025.

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