Download the PCIe M.2 specification Revision 5.0 Version 1.0 PDF: [link]
The , released by PCI-SIG on May 12, 2023, represents a significant leap in the evolution of small form factor (SFF) expansion. This revision adapts the M.2 standard—the primary interface for mobile adapters and SSDs—to the performance levels of the PCIe Base Specification Revision 5.0 . Core Performance Leap Download the PCIe M
While the M.2 form factor remains consistent, the underlying PCIe 5.0 architecture doubles the potential bandwidth of previous generations: PCIe 4.0 (Previous) PCIe 5.0 (Revision 5.0) 32 GT/s Max Throughput (x16) ~128 GB/s M.2 SSD Read Speeds ~7,450 MB/s ~12,400 MB/s M.2 SSD Write Speeds ~6,900 MB/s ~11,800 MB/s Key Technical Specifications released by PCI-SIG on May 12
