SSD Tier List (2006–2026)

NVMe and SATA SSDs ranked by relative throughput and real-world class. Ranked by TweakGearPro's relative performance index (0–100).

Estimates only. These calculators use typical component specifications and rough rules of thumb. They are for planning and education, not purchase advice. Verify every number against your parts’ official datasheets before buying or building.
RankPartYearBrandArchitectureKey specTier
1Crucial T705 2TB2024CrucialPCIe 5.0
100
Enthusiast flagship
2Crucial T700 2TB2023CrucialPCIe 5.0
98
Enthusiast flagship
3Samsung 990 PRO 2TB2022SamsungPCIe 4.0
92
Enthusiast flagship
4WD Black SN850X 2TB2022WDPCIe 4.0
90
Enthusiast flagship
5Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB2021SeagatePCIe 4.0
88
High-end
6Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB2020SabrentPCIe 4.0
87
High-end
7Kingston KC3000 2TB2021KingstonPCIe 4.0
85
High-end
8Samsung 980 PRO 1TB2021SamsungPCIe 4.0
82
High-end
9WD Black SN770 1TB2021WDPCIe 4.0
72
Upper mainstream
10Crucial P3 Plus 1TB2022CrucialPCIe 4.0
65
Upper mainstream
11WD Blue SN570 1TB2021WDPCIe 3.0
55
Upper mainstream
12Intel 670p 1TB2021IntelPCIe 3.0
52
Mainstream
13Kingston NV2 1TB2022KingstonPCIe 4.0
50
Mainstream
14Samsung 870 EVO 1TB2020SamsungSATA III
30
Entry
15Crucial MX500 1TB2018CrucialSATA III
28
Entry

Methodology

  • Specs: vendor datasheets and the TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-21.
  • Tier = TweakGearPro relative performance index (0–100), an estimate from public benchmarks; real performance varies by workload, drivers and cooling.

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