Kingston’s Fury Renegade PCIe 5.0 SSD shows mixed results in early benchmarks. The drive uses a Phison E26 controller and 3D TLC NAND, targeting high-end desktops. Reviewers have noted inconsistent write speeds during sustained transfers.
CrystalDiskMark results show peak read speeds of 11GB/s, but write speeds drop to 6GB/s after 100GB of continuous writes. Thermal throttling is observed at 75°C, impacting performance in long-duration tasks. Random IOPS remain competitive with other PCIe 5.0 drives.
The Fury Renegade’s performance may vary depending on workload and system cooling. Kingston may address these issues with firmware updates or improved heatsinks. Users seeking consistent performance should monitor drive temperatures closely.