Kingston NV3 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD
PCIe 4.0 x4 solid state drive for desktops and laptops
The Kingston NV3 SNV3S/2000G is a 2TB solid state drive using the M.2 2280 form factor and PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface. It is designed for desktop and notebook systems with an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 6000MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 5000MB/s, depending on system configuration and workload. The NV3 uses a DRAMless design with 3D NAND and supports NVMe features for client storage applications. Its 2TB capacity is suitable for operating system deployment, applications, games, and general data storage. Backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0 systems is supported, but performance is limited by the host interface.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | SNV3S/2000G |
| Manufacturer | Kingston |
| Type | NVMe solid state drive |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| NAND Type | 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 6000MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 5000MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 760K IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 780K IOPS |
| Endurance | 640TBW |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Dimensions | 22mm x 80mm |
| Warranty | Limited 5-year warranty |
2TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with a PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface.
Sequential performance reaches up to 6000MB/s read and 5000MB/s write.
Requires an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot; PCIe 3.0 systems limit maximum performance.
Which systems support the Kingston NV3 SNV3S/2000G?
It is compatible with desktops and laptops that provide an M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot. Confirm slot length, keying, physical clearance, and platform storage support before installation.
Can this SSD operate in a PCIe 3.0 system?
Yes. The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems, but its transfer speed will be limited by the host platform rather than the SSD's PCIe 4.0 capability.
Does the NV3 require a separate driver?
Modern Windows and Linux versions generally include NVMe support. Platform firmware should support PCIe NVMe booting when the drive will be used as a system disk.
Does the Kingston NV3 include an M.2 heatsink?
The standard drive does not include a separate desktop heatsink. Use the motherboard's M.2 heatsink when available, particularly in sustained write or high-temperature environments.
How does the NV3 compare with the Kingston KC3000?
The KC3000 provides higher rated sequential performance and a higher-end component design. The NV3 is a lower-power, DRAMless client SSD intended for general storage and system workloads.