Micron has launched its 3610 NVMe SSDs, featuring the world's first Gen5 QLC design & up to 4 TB capacity in M.2 2230 form factor.
Micron's 3610 SSDs Open Up Gen5 Speeds For Mainstream Devices, Compact 4 TB 2230 M.2 Perfect For Mini PCs & Handhelds
Press Release: Micron Technology today announced the Micron 3610 NVMe SSD, the industry’s first PCIe® Gen5 G9 QLC SSD for client computing — a breakthrough that redefines what’s possible in performance, efficiency, and capacity for mainstream PCs and ultra-thin laptops.
Built on Micron’s proven G9 NAND, the 3610 SSD achieves up to 11,000 MB/s sequential read speeds and 9,300 MB/s sequential write speeds. It offers the world’s only 4TB capacity in a compact single-sided M.2 2230 form factor, ideal for ultra-thin laptops and AI-capable devices. This innovation combines industry-leading Gen5 speed with QLC economics, delivering next-level responsiveness without compromising battery life.
Why it matters: The 3610 SSD redefines the standard for mainstream client SSDs, enabling OEMs to democratize the Gen5 premium performance while maintaining the power efficiency critical for extending battery life.
- Performance at scale: Up to 11,000 MB/s sequential read, 9,300 MB/s sequential write, 1.5M IOPS random read and 1.6M IOPS random write, delivering instant app launches, seamless multitasking, and smooth, media-rich workflows.
- Uncompromising power efficiency: A DRAM-less architecture with host memory buffer (HMB) and DEVSLP low-power states improves performance per watt by 43% compared to Gen4 TLC, extending battery life.
- AI-ready speed: Loads 20 billion parameter AI models in under three seconds, enabling real-time AI insights and premium experiences for mainstream client devices.
- User experience: Achieved up to 30% better scoring and 28% better bandwidth versus Gen4 QLC SSDs in PCMark® 10 testing, making it ideal for various industry workloads.
- Thermal control for ultra-thin design: Host-controlled thermal management gives OEMs precise control over thermal thresholds, enabling sustained performance in ultra-thin, fanless designs.
- Enhanced SSD security: Includes the latest advanced security features such as data object exchange (DOE) and device identifier composition engine (DICE), helping provide improved protection of user data.
The bigger picture: As AI PCs, immersive gaming, and hybrid work accelerate computing requirements, storage must meet the challenge with revolutionary gains. The Micron 3610 SSD embodies that revolution — bringing Micron’s trusted PCIe Gen 5 data center-grade innovation to client devices and reinforcing Micron’s leadership in NAND technology. Positioned between our premium Gen5 4600 series and value-oriented Gen4 offerings, the 3610 SSD delivers uncompromising performance, trusted reliability, and clear value at scale.
The Micron 3610 SSD is now sampling with select OEM partners and will be available in multiple form factors, offering capacities from 1TB to 4TB.
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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