Technical Snapshot

The Kingston KC3000 512GB 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 3,900 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 450,000 read IOPS and 900,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 512GB of storage, an endurance rating of 400 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 512GB NVMe SSD

Name: Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SKC3000S/512G

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

Capacity 512GB

Seq Read Up to 7,000 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 3,900 MB/s

Endurance 400 TBW

MPNSKC3000S/512G

EAN740617324402

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 3,900 MB/s

Random Read IOPS450,000

Random Write IOPS900,000

NAND Type3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R)

ControllerPhison PS5018-E18

Endurance (TBW)400 TBW

MTBF1,800,000 hours

Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	KC3000
Capacity	512GB
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 3,900 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	450,000
Random Write IOPS	900,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	400 TBW
MTBF	1,800,000 hours
Warranty	5-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SKC3000S/512G
EAN	740617324402
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 512GB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston KC3000 512GB 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 512GB 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 512GB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe?

The Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe SSD is rated for 400 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 512GB NVMe?

The Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 3,900 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 450,000 read IOPS and 900,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe use?

The Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe SSD uses 3D TLC NAND (Micron B47R) flash memory with 512GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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