Lexar NM790 1 TB (LNM790X001T-RN9NG)

Lexar NM790 is a line of internal M.2 2280 SSDs designed for gaming PCs, laptops, workstations, and PlayStation 5, where fast loading speeds for games, applications, projects, and large files are essential. The series operates through the PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface and is available in capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB. Lexar NM790 uses Host Memory Buffer 3.0 and Dynamic SLC Caching, which leverage the host device's system memory and caching to maintain performance without requiring a separate DRAM cache on the drive itself. Maximum speeds vary by capacity: the 1–4 TB versions achieve up to 7400 MB/s read and up to 6500 MB/s write, the 512 GB model reaches up to 7200 MB/s read and 4400 MB/s write, and the 8 TB variant delivers up to 7000 MB/s read and 6200 MB/s write. For random operations, higher configurations deliver up to 1,000,000 IOPS read and up to 900,000 IOPS write, which is important for multitasking, gaming, and creative applications. Lexar NM790 operates in a temperature range of 0–70 °C, withstands shock loads of 1500G, and can serve as a primary system drive or high-speed project storage. When installing in a PS5 or compact PC, cooling requirements and available space for a heatspreader should be considered.