According to the latest report, Intel is preparing an update to its PCIe-based SSD performance lineup in the form of the TLC 3D NAND-based 610P M.2 form-factor series with PCIe NVMe interface.

According to report from Benchlife.info, the new Intel 610P series will be based on Intel/Micron TLC 3D NAND, use M.2 2280 form-factor and feature PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol. It will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities and should offer decent performance at an affordable price range.

Intel is also working on a smaller version based on M.2 1620 form-factor, aimed at SFF and notebook market. This will be a BGA version, use multi-chip NAND modules stacks and SSD controller, packed in the same package. The BGA version will be available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities.

Unfortunately, the report does not include any performance numbers but did note that these should launch sometime in the fourth quarter next year.



Source: Benchlife.info.