PNY XLR8 CS3140

+ Impressive sustained write performance ; + Storage options go as high as 8TB ; + Excellent write endurance ; + Offers optional heatsinks ; + Good value for speed

The PNY CS3140 SSD definitely fits the definition of a gaming SSD - that doesn't mean creators who often demands heavy I/O workloads won't benefit from the performance (and capacity) on offer as well.

Excellent sequential read performance ; Consistent transfer rates ; Leading durability

Write speeds are capped on lower capacities ; Gen 5.0 is basically here

The PNY XLR8 CS3140 is a consistently fast performer at a competitive price point, especially at the 1TB sweet spot. Whether you’re making the jump to NVMe Gen 4.0 for the first time, or are looking for a reliable secondary drive in your machine,...

Overall performance.

4K performance a little disappointing in some of our tests.

PNY is the latest company to pitch their hat into the PCIe Gen4 SSD ring. The XLR8 CS3140 is a quick drive and PNY has ensured most bases are covered by offering the drive in two versions, one with a heatsink and one without.