Chinese SSD maker YMTC lists first commercial PCIe 5.0 SSD as worldwide shortage intensifies — Xtacking 4.0 NAND powers speeds of up to 10,500 MB/s

Chinese SSD manufacturer YMTC has unveiled its first commercial PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, the PC550, featuring speeds up to 10,500 MB/s. The SSD utilizes YMTC's X4-9070 3D NAND chips based on Xtacking 4.0 and is available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities. Targeted at AI PCs and commercial client systems, the PC550 offers high performance with sequential read and write speeds, though it's not the fastest among PCIe 5.0 drives. The SSD boasts reduced power consumption and heat generation, making it an appealing option for users seeking high-speed storage solutions.