KingstonReleased 2021
Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2048 GB.
32/100
2048 GB7000 MB/sNVMe1000000 IOPS1600 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average random read (4k q32)
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2048 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7000 MB/s
Sequential write7000 MB/s
Random performance
Random read (4K Q32)1000000
Random write (4K Q32)1000000
Controller and NAND
ControllerPhison E18
NAND typeMicron 176-layer TLC
DRAM cacheYes
DRAM cache size2048 MB
Host memory bufferNo
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1600 TBW
MTBF1800000 hours
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Heatsink includedNo
PS5 compatibleYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD vs Crucial Crucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD
Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSDCrucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD
| KingstonKingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSDThis page | CrucialCrucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2048 GBBetter | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7000 MB/s | 12400 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 7000 MB/s | 11800 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1600 TBWBetter | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 32/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe SSD?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Integral SSD 256GB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3?
The Integral SSD 256GB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3 scores 33/100 versus this one at 32/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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