Extreme PCIe Gen4 Performance
Achieves incredible read/write speeds ideal for gaming, 4K/8K content creation, and demanding workloads.
Built for Gamers and Professionals
Designed to handle heavy multitasking, rapid game loading, and large project files with ease.
High Endurance and Reliability
Engineered with top‑tier NAND and advanced controllers for long‑term durability and stable performance.
M.2 NVMe Form Factor
Compact and efficient design suitable for desktops, laptops, PS5 upgrades*, and custom gaming builds.
(*Compatibility varies by model)
Optimized for Maximum Bandwidth
Leverages PCIe Gen4 to deliver next‑level throughput, reducing bottlenecks and improving system responsiveness.
Seagate’s Premium Data Protection
Comes with advanced thermal management and robust firmware to maintain peak performance under load.
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General | Model Series | FireCuda 530 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
| Available Capacities | 500GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB | |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 (Single‑sided for 500GB–1TB, Double‑sided for 2TB–4TB) | |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 ×4, NVMe 1.4 | |
| Performance | Sequential Read (Max) | Up to 7,300 MB/s (varies by capacity) |
| Sequential Write (Max) | Up to 6,900 MB/s (4TB & 2TB), 6,000 MB/s (1TB), 3,000 MB/s (500GB) | |
| Random Read IOPS | Up to 1,000,000 IOPS | |
| Random Write IOPS | Up to 1,000,000 IOPS | |
| Controller | Phison PS5018‑E18 (Seagate‑validated) | |
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC NAND (176‑layer Micron TLC) | |
| Endurance & Reliability | Total Bytes Written (TBW) | 4TB: 5100 TBW, 2TB: 2550 TBW, 1TB: 1275 TBW, 500GB: 640 TBW |
| MTBF | 1.8 million hours | |
| DWPD | Approx. 0.7 DWPD over 5 years (varies per model) | |
| Data Recovery | 3 Years Rescue Data Recovery Services Included | |
| Warranty | 5‑Year Limited Warranty | |
| Power Consumption | Active Power | Up to ~8.6 W (4TB) |
| Active Power (lower capacities) | 2TB: 7.8 W, 1TB: 6.3 W, 500GB: 6.0 W | |
| Idle Power (PS3) | 30–15 mW (capacity dependent) | |
| Low Power L1.2 Mode | < 5 mW | |
| Efficiency | Optimized for PCIe Gen4 workloads with balanced thermal/power draw | |
| Key Features | Gaming & Content Creation | Designed for high‑performance gaming PCs and pro‑creative workloads |
| PS5 Compatibility | Meets PS5 expansion requirements (with heatsink) | |
| DRAM Cache | Yes — onboard DRAM for fast mapping table access | |
| SLC Cache | Large dynamic SLC cache for high burst write speeds | |
| Encryption | Supports AES‑256 hardware encryption (controller‑dependent) | |
| Heatsink Option | Available in heatsink and non‑heatsink versions | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Non‑Operating Temperature | ‑40°C to 85°C | |
| Shock Resistance | Rated for enterprise‑class solid‑state durability | |
| Physical Specifications | Dimensions | 80.15 × 22.15 × 3.58 mm (without heatsink) |
| Weight | Approx. 6 g | |
| Heatsink Version | Meets PS5 size specs; significantly improves thermal throttling resistance | |
| Connector Type | M‑Keyed M.2 Connector |