Combining the PCIe standard with Intel QLC 3D NAND technology, the Intel 660p Series SSD delivers blazing data transfer speeds and enables the possibility of high capacity. Its ultra-compact M.2 form factor makes it the best choice to boost the performance of any slim, modern laptops. Together with affordability, it's the ideal SDD upgrade.
Empowered by Intel’s innovative Intel QLC Technology, the Intel SSD 660p offers higher capacities at a lower cost than TLC-based options.¹ With PCIe, the new SSD 660p skips SATA and its limitations to provide up to 2TB in one drive.
These client SSDs pack more data than TLC-based storage, allowing up to 2X more capacity in identical footprints. The thin M.2 80mm form factor makes it perfect for notebooks, desktops and mobile devices that need storage for everyday computing.
The SSD 660p hits the marks that matter for client SSDs. This drive is tuned to deliver capacity-optimized NVMe performance while delivering an intelligent storage option for mainstream and entry-level computing.
| Model Name | Intel Solid State Drive 660p Series |
|---|---|
| Capacity (GB) | 512GB |
| Sequential Read | Up to 1,500MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 1,000MB/s |
| Random Read (8GB Span) | Up to 90,000IOPS |
| Random Write (8GB Span) | Up to 220,000IOPS |
| Interface | PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 |
| Form Factor + Height | M.2 2280 @ 80mm |
| Weight | <10 grams |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
1. Intel SSD 660p 512GB vs Intel SSD 545s 512GB ($109.99)
2. 2X more capacity in identical footprints based on specification comparisons between the Intel SSD 660p Series (up to 2TB) and Intel SSD 600p Series (up to 1TB).
Pros: Fast reads, big capacity
Cons: I knew what I was buying, so I have no complaints.
Overall Review: The negative comments you see are mostly from people who didn't bother learning what QLC is and how it should be used. It is very fast for reads, and has a cache so short bursts of writes are equally fast. For sustained writes that fill the cache, then yes, the speed drops significantly. So, it you are constantly writing large amounts of data, this is not the drive for you. If you are storing large amounts of static data that you rarely write, but read from often, then this is perfect for you. I'm using it for a large steam game library, but it would also work well for any sort of library that doesn't change often (clip art, pictures, stock video footage, etc). Just store your work on another drive.