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Kingston FURY Renegade G5 M.2 2280 4TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SFYR2S/4T0 (GEN 5 SSD)
- M.2 2280
- 4TB
- PCI-Express 5.0 x4
- (GEN 5 SSD)
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The Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 is a 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 M.2 2280 SSD with sequential speeds up to 14,800 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write, suited to gamers, hardware enthusiasts, and other users seeking high-speed storage in a compatible system.
Recommended For
- PC creators and workstation users who frequently move or process large media and project files, and have a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to make use of the drive’s high transfer performance.
- Enthusiasts building a PCIe 5.0 desktop who want a 4TB M.2 drive for a large game and application library, with a compatible slot and suitable M.2 cooling.
- Users with sustained, storage-heavy workloads who want high transfer performance and can provide adequate airflow or a passive heatsink; a 4TB review found consistent performance under continuous load when cooled.
- Builders who specifically want a high-capacity, single-sided M.2 2280 drive for a compatible desktop or laptop and have checked the system’s physical fit and cooling.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When editing high-resolution video or working with large media files, users can keep active projects on the drive and move footage through storage quickly; this helps when the workflow is storage-bound, but does not speed up rendering limited by the CPU or GPU.
- When copying large project folders or other sizable files between fast drives, the Renegade G5 can complete transfers quickly; the actual time also depends on the source drive, connection, and file mix.
- For a gaming PC with a large installed library, 4TB gives room for many games on one drive, while game loads and storage-heavy tasks can feel responsive; compared with an already-fast SSD, the difference in everyday gameplay may be modest.
- As a Windows boot and application drive in a compatible PCIe 5.0 system, it supports responsive everyday use, but testing found boot times close to other high-end SSDs rather than a dramatic difference.
- When keeping several active creative or gaming projects on one drive, the 4TB capacity can reduce the need to shuffle files between storage devices; users still need to confirm their system has a compatible M.2 slot and suitable cooling.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Consumer gaming and high-speed internal storage in compatible desktop or laptop systems |
| Capacity And NAND | 4 TB (4096 GB) capacity with 3D NAND flash |
| Interface And Form Factor | Internal M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4 and NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential Performance | Up to 14,800 MB/s sequential read and 14,000 MB/s sequential write |
| Random Performance | Up to 2,200,000 IOPS for both random reads and random writes |
| Thermal Design | No heatsink included; listed with advanced thermal design |
| Model Identifiers | Kingston FURY Renegade G5, model and part number SFYR2S/4T0 |
Reference Q&A
Q: Kingston FURY Renegade G5 or Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB—which should I choose?
A: Choose the Renegade G5 if you want high sequential write performance: in one comparative test, both drives read at 14.6GB/s, while the Kingston wrote at 14.1GB/s versus 13.3GB/s for the Samsung. The 9100 Pro led that test in random 4K IOPS, so it may suit workloads that emphasize those operations. Results vary by workload and test setup.
Q: Should I buy the Renegade G5 or the older PCIe 4.0 FURY Renegade?
A: Choose the G5 for a PCIe 5.0 system and workloads involving large file transfers or other storage-intensive tasks: Kingston rates the 4TB G5 at up to 14,800MB/s read and 14,000MB/s write, compared with up to 7,300MB/s read and 7,000MB/s write for the PCIe 4.0 Renegade. Choose the older drive if its lower rated throughput meets your needs or your system does not support PCIe 5.0.
Q: Is the Renegade G5 worth upgrading to from a PCIe 4.0 SSD for gaming?
A: Choose the G5 if you also need faster large-file transfers or want a high-throughput drive for a PCIe 5.0 system. In StorageReview’s 3DMark Storage test, it scored 5,670 versus 4,128 for the Samsung 990 Pro, but that benchmark result does not establish an equivalent reduction in game load times. If your main goal is storing and playing games, a PCIe 4.0 drive may be a more practical choice.
Q: Does the 4TB Renegade G5 need a separate heatsink?
A: The 4TB model is listed without a heatsink, so check whether your motherboard or laptop provides compatible M.2 cooling. Tom’s Hardware measured 52°C in its test setup and noted that extra cooling may be useful for heavier laptop workloads. Actual temperatures depend on the system and airflow.
Q: Will this SSD work in a PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slot?
A: It may work in a compatible PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 slot, but it will run at the slot’s supported speed rather than its advertised Gen 5 maximum. Check the computer or motherboard specifications for NVMe support and drive compatibility before buying.
Q: Does this SSD come with a heatsink?
A: No. This 4TB model is listed without a heatsink. Check whether the motherboard or system provides an M.2 heatsink, and confirm there is enough clearance for it; thermal needs can vary with the system and workload.
Q: Will this SSD fit in my laptop?
A: It is an M.2 2280 NVMe drive, so it fits only in a system with a compatible M.2 2280 NVMe slot and adequate physical clearance. Check your laptop’s specifications before purchasing; the drive’s Gen 5 interface and 4TB capacity also need to be supported by the system.
Q: Who is this 4TB Gen 5 SSD best suited for?
A: It is best suited to a desktop or other compatible system with a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe slot, especially for users with storage-heavy workloads who want up to 4TB of capacity and high sequential transfer speeds. For everyday tasks, the maximum advertised speeds may not be necessary; actual performance depends on the system and workload.
Q: Is the FURY Renegade G5 worth buying over a PCIe 4.0 SSD for everyday gaming or PC use?
A: Not usually for speed alone. Reddit discussions question the practical benefit of Gen 5 for everyday responsiveness and gaming, while pointing to large-file transfers as a clearer use for higher sequential speeds. Consider it if you need 4TB or regularly move large files; otherwise, compare its price with a suitable Gen 4 drive.
Q: Does the FURY Renegade G5 need a separate heatsink?
A: The listed 4TB model does not include a heatsink. A Reddit discussion about the G5 recommends using a motherboard M.2 heatsink when available, especially for sustained heavy writes. Check your motherboard’s cooling provision before buying; if it has none, consider a compatible M.2 heatsink.
Q: What kind of work is most likely to benefit from the G5’s high sequential speeds?
A: Its advertised speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write are most relevant to workloads that move large files or sustain heavy data transfers. For typical gaming and everyday use, Reddit discussions caution that the difference from a good Gen 4 SSD may not be noticeable.