What Is PCI Express 5.0, and Why Does It Matter for the Newest SSDs?

The latest version of PCI Express brings massive bandwidth increases to PCs, enabling truly blistering SSD read and write speeds up to 14,000MBps. Here's what you need to know to get your PC storage on this high-speed bus.
PCMag is your complete guide to PC computers, peripherals and upgrades. We test and review computer- and Internet-related products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.
The latest version of PCI Express brings massive bandwidth increases to PCs, enabling truly blistering SSD read and write speeds up to 14,000MBps. Here's what you need to know to get your PC storage on this high-speed bus.

PCI Express - Wikipedia

Rapid PCIe 5.0 SSD Highlights: A Comprehensive Guide, by Agarapu Ramesh, Dec, 2023

What is PCI Express? Do PCIe lanes, slots, and versions matter?

Crucial Preps T700 PCIe 5.0 SSD With Write Speeds Up To 12.4 GB/s

What Is PCI Express 5.0, and Why Does It Matter for the Newest SSDs?

Crucial T700 Review: A Hot PCIe 5.0 SSD

Next-Gen PCIe 5.0 SSDs to Run Hot, May Require Cooling

What are PCIe Slots in PC?

4 Best PCIe 5.0 SSDs for 2023: Our recommendation for the end of the year

Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD - 2TB