Technical Snapshot

The WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with QLC flash and a PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 4,100 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 500,000 read IOPS and 600,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 100 TBW, a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3 years warranty. Part of WD's Green SN3000 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 1.4-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — WD Green SN3000

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WD Green SN3000

Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD

Name: WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD
Brand: WD
SKU: WDS500G4G0E

PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 · M.2 2280 · QLC · Up to 5,000 MB/s Read

Capacity 500GB

Seq Read Up to 5,000 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 4,100 MB/s

Endurance 100 TBW

MPNWDS500G4G0E

EAN718037904634

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

Sequential ReadUp to 5,000 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 4,100 MB/s

Random Read IOPS500,000

Random Write IOPS600,000

NAND TypeQLC

Endurance (TBW)100 TBW

MTBF1,750,000 hours

Warranty3 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications

Storage
Product Line	Green SN3000
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
NAND Type	QLC
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 4,100 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	500,000
Random Write IOPS	600,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	100 TBW
MTBF	1,750,000 hours
Warranty	3 years
Product
Brand	WD
MPN	WDS500G4G0E
EAN	718037904634
Physical
Weight	8.0 g
Package Dimensions	12.8 x 14.0 x 2.5 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Green SN3000 500GB 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 WD Green SN3000 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 WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe?

The WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD is rated for 100 TBW with a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3 years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe?

The WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 4,100 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 500,000 read IOPS and 600,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe use?

The WD Green SN3000 500GB NVMe SSD uses QLC flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. QLC NAND provides excellent value for large-capacity storage.

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