intel optane

Intel once again introduces a new series of Optane SSDs in the form of the 905P line, the successors to last year's 900 series. The Optane SSD 905P has a random storage performance of up to 575K/550K IOPS, for the 4K random reads/writes. Optane is no stranger to the market, we actually already have a few of them floating around. Although today, Intel is introducing yet another new line of Optane module SSDs for the mainstream market dubbed the 800P series. The only other Optane SSD options we have right now are the 900P series and the P4800X. Do note, that this is different from the Optane Memory modules we have as this SSDs can be used as standalone storage. For a refresher, Intel Optane Memory and SSDs make use of the company's 3D Xpoint technology which boasts faster load times, lower latency performance, and a general boost in drive performance. While the memory modules need to be paired up with a separate storage drive solution to provide the said boost, the Optane SSDs are standalone. Read more in our articles including "Intel outs new 905P Optane SSD series" and "Intel intros new Optane 800P M.2 SSDs for the Mainstream Market".