Zadak Spark 2Tb SSD tech specs

Posted on November 07, 2022 by Raymond Chen

Zadak's Spark SSD works on PCIe M.2 3.0 x 4 bus. Detailed characteristics of this SSD in our article.

Zadak's 2Tb Spark NVMe SSD use Phison PS5012-E12. The internal SSD write a data location map on Dynamic-Random Access Memory SK Hynix 1GB DDR4-2400 to run a games faster. The Spark comes equipped with Micron 3D TLC memory. SSD is offered also in 1 Tb and 512 Gb capacities.

Performance and benchmarks

Internal SSD works on PCIe M.2 3.0 x 4 with sequential write speeds 3000 Mbps, and read speeds 3400 Mbps. This model has IOPS 560000 on writing and 560000 on reading operations.

Endurance and warranty

Manufacturer provide 5 years warranty that limited by 604 Total Bytes Written. The Spark has 1.8 million hours mean time between failure.

Specs

Category	Value
Capacity	2 Tb
Interface	M.2 3.0 x 4
Controller	Phison PS5012-E12
Memory type	Micron 3D TLC
DRAM	SK Hynix 1GB DDR4-2400
Read speed (Mb/s)	3400
Write speed (Mb/s)	3000
Read IOPS	560000
Write IOPS	560000
Endurance (TBW)	604
MTBF (million hours)	1.8
Warranty (years)	5

Conclusion

Zadak Spark 2Tb may work on previous bus standard that is significantly slower than PCIe Gen4. The maximum write speed is 3000 Mbps, that is average value for this interface. The drive can write 604 TBW, that is bad compared to rivals. When everything is weighed in the balance, Zadak Spark 2Tb is a well-rounded SSD.

+ Pros

Good writing speed
Capacity

- Cons

PCIe 3.0
Writing speed

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FAQ

The Zadak Spark has SK Hynix 1GB DDR4-2400. DRAM makes drive faster, but more expensive.

The Zadak Spark due to the high density of memory chips require the installation of extra heat sink. This will lower temperature of the memory chips and controller. Some laptops or motherboards already has additional cooling below and above the SSD to enhance productivity during times of heavy loads.

The Zadak Spark has maximum write speed 3000 Mb per second, sequential read speed 3400 Mbps. Storage works on Phison PS5012-E12 controller and M.2 3.0 x 4 high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard. The memory type is Micron 3D TLC.