Technical Snapshot

The Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD is a high-performance M.2 (2280) solid state drive built with 3D QLC/TLC NAND flash and a PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 3,000 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 280,000 read IOPS and 250,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 160 TBW, a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's NV3 product line, this drive is suited for gaming PCs, creative workstations, and general-purpose high-speed storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: M.2 (2280) slot, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Kingston NV3

Kingston SSD

Kingston NV3

NV3 500GB NVMe SSD

Name: Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SNV3S/500G

PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe · M.2 (2280) · 3D QLC/TLC NAND · Up to 5,000 MB/s Read

Capacity 500GB

Seq Read Up to 5,000 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 3,000 MB/s

Endurance 160 TBW

MPNSNV3S/500G

EAN740617344806

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 (2280)

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential ReadUp to 5,000 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 3,000 MB/s

Random Read IOPS280,000

Random Write IOPS250,000

NAND Type3D QLC/TLC NAND

ControllerSMI/Phison (varies)

Endurance (TBW)160 TBW

MTBF2,000,000 hours

Warranty3-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	NV3
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
NAND Type	3D QLC/TLC NAND
Controller	SMI/Phison (varies)
Cache	DRAMless (HMB)
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 3,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	280,000
Random Write IOPS	250,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	160 TBW
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Warranty	3-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SNV3S/500G
EAN	740617344806
Variant	bare
Physical
Weight	7.0 g
Package Dimensions	36.83 x 21.59 x 16.51 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD uses a M.2 (2280) form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 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 NV3 500GB 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 NV3 500GB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe?

The Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD is rated for 160 TBW with a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe?

The Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 3,000 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 280,000 read IOPS and 250,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe use?

The Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD uses 3D QLC/TLC NAND flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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