Seagate’s FireCuda 540 4TB model has hit retailers ahead of the official launch. The drive features PCIe 5.0 support and a Phison E26 controller, targeting high-end gaming and workstation builds. Listings on European e-commerce sites confirm pricing and availability.
CrystalDiskMark benchmarks show sequential read speeds of 10GB/s and write speeds of 9.5GB/s. The drive maintains performance during sustained transfers, with temperatures peaking at 70°C. Random IOPS are also improved over the 2TB version.
The early release gives Seagate a head start in the high-capacity PCIe 5.0 SSD market. The FireCuda 540’s performance and capacity make it attractive for content creators and gamers. Competing models from Samsung and WD are expected to follow soon.