Kingston FURY Renegade G5 1TB SSD
PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage for high-performance desktop systems
The Kingston FURY Renegade G5 1TB is an M.2 2280 solid-state drive using a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol. It provides 1,024GB of 3D TLC NAND storage, with sequential read speeds up to 14,700 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 10,000 MB/s. The drive is designed for systems with a compatible PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and uses an integrated low-profile graphene-aluminum heat spreader for thermal management. It is suitable for gaming PCs, workstations, and other systems requiring high sequential and random storage performance. Installation requires an M.2 slot, system firmware with NVMe support, and appropriate thermal clearance.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | SFYR2S/1T0 |
| Manufacturer | Kingston |
| Type | Internal NVMe SSD |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe 2.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB, 1,024GB |
| NAND Type | 3D TLC NAND |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 |
| Sequential Read | Up to 14,700 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 10,000 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1,550,000 IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 1,650,000 IOPS |
| Endurance | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | Limited 5-year warranty |
M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD with 1TB capacity.
Sequential performance reaches up to 14,700 MB/s read and 10,000 MB/s write.
Requires a compatible PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and suitable thermal management.
Which systems are compatible with the Kingston FURY Renegade G5 1TB?
It is compatible with desktop and workstation systems that provide an M.2 2280 socket with PCIe 5.0 x4 connectivity and NVMe support. It can operate in some PCIe 4.0 systems at the lower interface speed.
Does this SSD require a heatsink?
A suitable heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling solution is recommended because PCIe 5.0 SSDs can generate substantial heat under sustained workloads. Maintain clearance for the drive's integrated graphene-aluminum heat spreader.
What performance does the 1TB model provide?
The drive is rated for sequential read speeds up to 14,700 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 10,000 MB/s. Actual results depend on the host platform, workload, firmware, cooling, and available free space.
Can it be installed in a PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot?
The drive can function in a compatible PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, but performance is limited by the host interface. PCIe 5.0 performance requires a PCIe 5.0 x4-capable slot.
Are special drivers required?
Standard operating system NVMe drivers support normal operation. Kingston SSD Manager can be used on supported systems for drive health monitoring, firmware updates, and related maintenance functions.