Intel's latest SSD is the 545s, a mainstream SATA drive that uses a Silicon Motion controller and IMFT's 64-layer 3D TLC flash.

Launching exclusively at Newegg, the drive is using the new SM2259 Silicon Motion controller, which works with the 256-Gbit IMFT flash chips to produce up to 550 MB/s in sequential reads and 500 MB/s in sequential writes. Random performance stands at 75,000 IOPS for reads and 90,000 IOPS for writes.

The SSD 545s is backed by a five-year warranty. The only drive available right now is the 512 GB model, but smaller and up to 2 TB vrsions will be also out soon. You can pick up Intel's SSD 545s right now at Newegg for $180.

Specifications:

• NAND: 64-Layer, TLC, Intel 3D NAND
• Interface: SATA
• Form factor: 2.5” and M.2
• Capacity: 128GB to 2TB
• Data Protection: Hardware End to End
• Performance
  • Sequential Read/Write: 550/500MB/s
  • Random Read/Write: 75K/90K IOPS
  • Sustained sequential Read/Write: 500/475MB/s
• Endurance: 288TBW (512GB)
• Power
  • Active average: 4.5W
  • Typical idle: <50mW
  • Sleep: <2.5mW