Technical Snapshot

The Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD is a high-performance M.2 (2280) solid state drive built with 3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R) flash and a PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 7,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 6,000 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 900,000 read IOPS and 1,000,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 1TB of storage, an endurance rating of 800 TBW, a 1,800,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's KC3000 product line, this drive targets enthusiast gamers, content creators, and workstation builders requiring high-bandwidth NVMe storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: M.2 (2280) slot, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Kingston KC3000

Kingston SSD

Kingston KC3000

KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD

Name: Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SKC3000S/1024G

PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 · M.2 (2280) · 3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R) · Up to 7,000 MB/s Read

Capacity 1TB

Seq Read Up to 7,000 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 6,000 MB/s

Endurance 800 TBW

MPNSKC3000S/1024G

EAN740617324433

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 (2280)

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

Sequential ReadUp to 7,000 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 6,000 MB/s

Random Read IOPS900,000

Random Write IOPS1,000,000

NAND Type3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R)

ControllerPhison PS5018-E18

Endurance (TBW)800 TBW

MTBF1,800,000 hours

Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	KC3000
Capacity	1TB
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
NAND Type	3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R)
Controller	Phison PS5018-E18
Cache	DDR4 DRAM
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	900,000
Random Write IOPS	1,000,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	800 TBW
MTBF	1,800,000 hours
Warranty	5-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SKC3000S/1024G
EAN	740617324433
Variant	single-sided
Physical
Weight	7.0 g
Package Dimensions	36.195 x 21.59 x 16.51 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD uses a M.2 (2280) form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 (2280) slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe?

The Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD is rated for 800 TBW with a 1,800,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe?

The Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 6,000 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 900,000 read IOPS and 1,000,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe use?

The Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe SSD uses 3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R) flash memory with 1TB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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