Intel® Optane™ Memory Series
16GB, M.2 80mm PCIe 3.0, 20nm, 3D Xpoint™
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Expert reviews
The overall review score is calculated from averaging this product's international review scores.
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08/10/2018
SummaryWow.Okay there are a few caveats when it comes to which setup and scenario the Intel Optane Memory can shine the brightest, but if we are simply looking at whether it does its job when paired with the right hardware then it is an undeniable yes. Outstandi...
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04/24/2017
SummaryIt isnt only the junk processor that makes a really cheap computer slow. Or the memory or the video card (or lack of video card). The primary reason your cheap laptop loudly chugs along at glacial speeds is because of the hard drive. Cheap laptops use ch...
gizmodo.com
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04/24/2017
SummaryOne of the other side benefits of the technology don't show in the benchmarks. We've gotten a little spoiled around here, so powering up our test rig with only a hard drive handling storage duties was a bit of an eye opener. Not only was system responsive...
hothardware.comProsAffordable, Significant Performance Improvement, Easy To Setup And Configure
ConsPrice Premium Over NAND, Compatibility Limited To Kaby Lake and 200-Series Chipsets
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04/24/2017
SummaryThis is not Intel's first attempt at Intel Optane Memory, but it is certainly their best solution yet. We discovered a very noticeable performance improvement with Intel Optane Memory enabled and we loved the faster boot times, improved application load t...
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04/24/2017
SummaryI knew XPoint was going to enable all sorts of performance gains to storage systems, but I honestly did not expect Optane Memory to net such large benefits and to do it so well. While previous hybrid/caching technologies have been decent, the outstanding...
pcper.comProsSimple, no-frills installation process, Outstanding performance gains, especially to HDD-equipped systems, It's the fastest (lowest latency) thing we've ever tested. Period. (yes, again)
ConsRequires current generation motherboard, preventing upgrades to older systems, Cost (see below), Too small to use as a boot SSD
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04/24/2017
SummaryIntel's Optane Module will make a world of difference for users stuck with traditional hard drives. Those drives must be in higher-end Kaby Lake systems running Windows 10, though...
pcworld.com_techhive.comProsExceptional 4K file performance, Can rival high performance SSDs under some circumstances, Wipes out hard drive-only performance
ConsOnly works with Kaby Lake Core i3 and up CPUs, Performance drops once you burn through the cache, Would feel better if $15 lower in cost
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04/24/2017
SummaryIf prices and capacities were equal, you would get the Optane drive over NAND any day of the week. Until that day, we still think that the Optane drive is a tremendous value in terms of caching if you need consistent performance. If you have a heavy write...
servethehome.com -
04/24/2017
SummaryThe Intel Optane Memory module is designed to accelerate HDDs but stumbles with underwhelming performance and is tripped up by the need for new motherboards and CPUs to support it. It may be the first step in the direction of new NAND technology, but it e...
storagereview.comProsStrong low-queue depth 4k random performance, Easy to install/use caching software
ConsUsers need a certain Intel system to use the module as a caching product, Performance is lackluster versus existing NVMe products, Full solution cost is more than buying a traditional SSD
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04/24/2017
SummaryIntel's Optane Memory tech unquestionably improves the responsiveness of a PC that relies on a hard drive for its primary storage, and by no small margin. Going by the metrics I tested, Optane Memory can even help a hard-drive-powered system outpace an a...
Techreport.com -
04/24/2017
SummaryOur review isn't without some ideas and concerns with respect to Intel Optane Memory. Two things we discovered during testing were how much more beneficial it may have been to include a higher capacity version, at least to 64GB, as well as to increase the...
thessdreview.com -
04/24/2017
SummaryOptane Memory is a complicated topic with a simple execution. If you follow the supported configurations to build an Optane Memory enabled system it will reward you with a fast storage volume that has the capacity of a spinning disk. $75.00 Suggest...
tomshardware.comProsLow cost, Intelligent Acceleration, Versatile with supported and unsupported configurations, A real performance option for HDDs
ConsLimited chipset support, Some software improvements required, Small capacities
Retail prices reported as of 21 Sep 2023 18:58:43 GMT