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Patriot P320 M.2 2280 512GB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) P320P512GM28 Up to 3,000MB/s
- M.2 2280
- 512GB
- PCI-Express 3.0 x4
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| Brand | Patriot |
|---|---|
| Series | P320 |
| Model | P320P512GM28 |
| Device Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Used For | Consumer |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
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| Capacity | 512GB |
| Interface | PCI-Express 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.3 |
| Cache | No DRAM (HMB) |
| Max Sequential Read | Up to 3000 MBps |
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| Max Sequential Write | Up to 2200 MBps |
| Terabytes Written (TBW) | 240TB |
| HeatSink | without HeatSink |
| Features | The P320 is Patriot’s next generation of high-tier PCIe gen 3x4 NVMe SSD to hit the market, offering much higher transfer speeds and IOPs than standard PCIe 3x2 solutions. The compact m.2 form factor is designed for easy installation and will fit into any PC or laptop, while its low power consumption helps extend laptop battery life. The P320 is guaranteed to improve start-up, loading, and transfer times over traditional hard disk drives. The P320’s advanced firmware offers thermal throttling technology and end-to-end data path protection to ensure data integrity throughout the life to the drive. Advanced wear-leveling and thermal management features extend the life of the drive for maximum use. Boost your computer’s performance with quicker application loading times for a better overall experience and productivity while transferring heavy workloads without the lag. Backed by our 5-year warranty, Patriot’s P320 delivers one of the most reliable price-to-performance SSD’s on the market |
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| Power Consumption (Idle) | 0.37W |
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| Power Consumption (Active) | 2.07W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +70°C |
| Height | 3.80mm |
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| Width | 22.00mm |
| Depth | 80.00mm |
| Weight | 9.00g |
| First Listed on Newegg | April 14, 2026 |
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
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The Patriot P320 P320P512GM28 is a 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, rated for sequential reads up to 3,000MB/s and writes up to 2,200MB/s. It suits consumers upgrading a compatible PC or laptop for faster startup, application loading, and file transfers.
Recommended For
- PC or laptop owners with an NVMe M.2 2280 slot who want a faster boot and application drive than a traditional hard drive, especially in a PCIe 3.0 system.
- Players building or upgrading a PC with a PCIe 3.0 M.2 slot who want an NVMe drive for the operating system and a modest game selection, rather than a large all-games library.
- Students and office users who need a compact internal drive for Windows, productivity apps, and everyday file transfers, with workloads that are mostly short or moderate in size.
- Laptop owners with a compatible M.2 2280 NVMe slot who want to add or replace internal storage without a separate heatsink, provided the laptop’s fit and thermal requirements are met.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Replacing a hard drive or older system drive: install the P320 as the boot drive to make Windows startup and everyday app launches feel more responsive; confirm the computer has a compatible M.2 2280 NVMe slot.
- Keeping a modest game collection on a gaming PC: use the 512GB drive for the operating system and a selection of games, with quicker storage access than a hard drive; its capacity may limit how many large games fit at once.
- Moving folders with a mix of large files and many small files: the P320 handles both kinds of everyday copy tasks, though transfer time will vary with the amount and type of data and the rest of the system.
- Running everyday productivity apps and working with files: use it as a main or secondary drive for applications and active documents; the NVMe format is aimed at responsive computer use, not just bulk storage.
- Writing a very large batch of data, such as a disk image or a large project folder: expect initial transfers to be faster, with write speed potentially dropping during extended writes after the drive’s cache fills.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Consumer desktop or laptop systems needing 512GB of internal storage |
| Capacity | 512GB |
| Interface And Form Factor | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.3 protocol; backward compatible |
| Read Write Performance | Sequential read speeds up to 3,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 2,200 MB/s |
| Cache | No DRAM cache; uses HMB |
| Endurance And Warranty | 240TB terabytes written (TBW) with a 5-year warranty |
| Data Protection And Thermal Management | Includes thermal throttling, end-to-end data path protection, wear-leveling, and thermal management |
| Power And Operating Conditions | 0.37W idle and 2.07W active power consumption; operating temperature from 0°C to 70°C |
| Physical Design | Black, without heatsink; 80 × 22 × 3.8mm and 9g |
| Model Identifiers | Patriot P320, model P320P512GM28 |
Reference Q&A
Q: Patriot P320 512GB or Crucial P3 500GB—which should I choose?
A: Choose the P320 if its higher rated sequential write speed and endurance are your priorities: Patriot specifies up to 3,000/2,200 MB/s read/write and 240 TBW. Choose the Crucial P3 if its higher rated sequential read speed matters more: Crucial specifies up to 3,500/1,900 MB/s and 110 TBW for the 500GB model. These are manufacturer ratings, not a guarantee of the same difference in everyday use.
Q: Is the Patriot P320 512GB faster than the Patriot P300 512GB?
A: The P320 has higher rated sequential speeds: up to 3,000/2,200 MB/s read/write, compared with up to 1,700/1,100 MB/s for the cited P300 512GB SKU. Both sheets list 240 TBW, so the P320 is the more suitable choice if you want higher rated transfer speeds at the same capacity; the P300 can make sense if it costs meaningfully less and your main use is everyday storage.
Q: Should I get the P320 512GB or save money with the 256GB version?
A: Choose the 512GB model if you need more room for games, apps, or files, or want its higher capacity-specific rated speeds: up to 3,000/2,200 MB/s read/write and 240 TBW. The 256GB model is rated up to 2,200/1,200 MB/s and 120 TBW, making it a reasonable fit for a tighter budget or lighter storage needs.
Q: Will this SSD fit my laptop or desktop?
A: It fits systems with an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe NVMe. M.2 alone does not confirm compatibility, so check your computer’s manual for the supported drive size and interface before buying.
Q: What speeds can I expect from this SSD?
A: The P320 is rated for sequential reads up to 3,000 MB/s and writes up to 2,200 MB/s. Actual speeds depend on the computer’s supported PCIe connection and the workload.
Q: Does it come with a heatsink?
A: No. The P320 is listed without a heatsink. Check whether your laptop or motherboard provides a compatible thermal pad or heatsink, and whether the drive will fit in the available space.
Q: Is 512GB enough for a primary drive?
A: 512GB can suit an operating system, applications, and a moderate collection of files or games. It may feel limiting if you keep a large game library or substantial video and other media files on the drive.
Q: Is the Patriot P320 512GB suitable for everyday PC use or gaming?
A: It can suit everyday use, an operating-system drive, and a modest game library: it is an NVMe SSD rated up to 3,000 MB/s read and 2,200 MB/s write. Its 512GB capacity may feel limiting if you keep many large games or files installed. Reddit discussions include users considering P320 drives for gaming builds and one reporting a P320 as their C: drive, but those anecdotes are not controlled performance tests.
Q: Will the P320 work in my laptop or desktop?
A: It fits systems with an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe NVMe drives. Check the computer’s specifications first: an M.2 slot that supports SATA only may not accept this PCIe NVMe SSD. A YouTube review discusses using the P320 in both laptops and desktop computers, while a Reddit compatibility discussion highlights the need to check the slot’s supported drive type.
Q: Is the P320 a safe choice for critical data or heavy, sustained writes?
A: The supplied specifications list 240TBW, no DRAM cache (it uses HMB), and thermal management. A Reddit homelab post reports failures in some P320 units, but a small number of community reports cannot establish the drive’s overall failure rate. For critical data, keep a separate backup; for sustained heavy writes, compare drives using workload-specific endurance and testing information.