Lexar has introduced its new Lexar Thor Ultra series of PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs, offering high speeds and several storage options for users who want faster PC performance.

The new Lexar Thor Ultra SSDs will be available in 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities. They use the M.2 2280 design and connect through a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface.

According to Lexar, the 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB models can reach sequential read speeds of up to 11 GB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 10 GB/s. The smaller 512 GB version is slightly slower, with speeds of up to 9.9 GB/s for reading and 5 GB/s for writing.

Random performance can reach up to 2.2 million IOPS for reads and 1.9 million IOPS for writes, although the exact numbers depend on the storage capacity.

Lexar has also focused on endurance. The 512 GB model is rated for 350 TBW, while the 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB versions are rated for 750 TBW, 1,500 TBW, and 3,000 TBW respectively.

The Thor Ultra SSDs use a 6 nm DRAM-less controller along with HMB and Dynamic SLC Cache. Lexar says its power management system is designed to keep temperatures under control and reduce the chances of thermal throttling during heavy workloads.

The company rates the drives for 1.5 million hours of MTBF and includes a five-year limited warranty, whichever comes first.

Lexar will also provide its DiskMaster Manage software with the SSDs. It can be used to update firmware, check drive health, improve performance, and manage data protection features.

Lexar Thor Ultra PCIe 5.0 SSD pricing

Lexar has not yet revealed the prices or release dates for the Thor Ultra series.