Last month Intel launched the Optane SSD 800P series as a step below the ultra-fast Optane 900P solid-state drives but still a big step ahead of other SSD options like the Intel 760p series. Here are our first Linux performance benchmarks of the Optane 80...

The Optane SSD 800p is the closest that Intel has come to offering a 3D XPoint-based product for the mainstream consumer market. Unlike the Optane Memory M.2, the 800p is available in capacities that allow it to be used as ordinary storage. Unlike the pre...

by Marco Chiappetta — Thursday, March 08, 2018Intel Optane SSD 800P Review: A Speedy M.2 Solid State Drive With 3D XPoint For The MassesArticle IndexIntel Optane SSD 800P - All You Need To Know What Makes Intel Optane So Special? Intel Optane SSD 800P - T...

The Intel Optane SSD 800P series offers impressive performance and does not require a custom Windows driver. At first we liked that, but then we found out that you can't change the Windows cache buffer settings for the Intel Optane SSD 800P series, so it...

The Intel Optane SSD 800P brings lightning-fast boot times and excellent everyday performance to the form factor, making it a top choice for enthusiasts building cutting-edge PCs...

ConclusionPROSOutstanding responsiveness (low QD random performance).Highest capacity Optane in an M.2 form factor to date.CONSPrice is very high (see below).Performance is held back by PCIe 3.0 x2 interface.Capacities are smaller than many power users wo...

In spite of its high price, the previously reviewed 900P, with its stellar performance and virtual lifetime guarantee, is a tempting buy for enthusiasts. The 800P, on the other hand, is most decidedly not. In pricey RAID combinations, its longevity might...

Intel Optane or 3D XPoint is one of those rare gems that was announced and actually turned into something worthwhile. We were impressed with the real-world performance of the first round of memory modules, but it left us wanting to go entirely Optane and...

The Intel 800P is a cost-effective, and extremely low latency drive for users of applications that demand such low latency...

Intel's Optane SSD 800P breaks new ground in our storage test results. Never before have we seen such breathtaking random response times. Nor have we seen a drive stubbornly cling to its peak random-write speeds while writing its entire capacity. The 800...

SharetweetREPORT SUMMARY AND FINAL THOUGHTSThe strength of Intel XPoint memory media cannot be shown any better at the consumer level than through the products Intel has introduced since the distribution of XPoint got the go ahead. We started with Intel O...

The Optane SSD 800P 118GB is the largest 8-series product, but it still lacks the capacity to entice most enthusiasts. The performance is lower than we expected. Combined low capacity and lower-than-expected performance mean we will leave this one on...