Goodram Launches Master PCIe 5.0 SSD Series With Speeds Up to 14,000 MB/s

Goodram has introduced its new Master series, a consumer NVMe SSD built on the PCIe 5.0 interface. The drive is aimed at gamers, content creators, professionals, and PC enthusiasts who need high performance for large files, modern games, and local AI workloads.

Thanks to the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface, the Master delivers sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13,000 MB/s, along with random performance of up to 2,000,000 IOPS. These numbers should translate into faster game and application loading, quicker large-file transfers, and smoother multitasking.

Capacity and Performance Breakdown

• 1 TB model: Up to 14,000 MB/s read and 9,000 MB/s write
• 2 TB model: Up to 14,000 MB/s read and 13,000 MB/s write, plus up to 2,000,000 IOPS

Both versions use a single-sided M.2 2280 design that works well with the heatsinks built into most modern motherboards. Goodram also claims the Master uses up to 27% less power than some previous-generation PCIe 5.0 SSDs with similar performance.

Additional features include support for Microsoft DirectStorage (which can help reduce loading times and improve texture streaming in compatible games) and Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology. The drive is covered by a 5-year limited warranty subject to the usual TBW limits.

Goodram positions the Master as a strong option for next-generation platforms that fully support PCIe 5.0, while also offering headroom for future workloads, including local AI applications that benefit from fast storage access.

Summary Chart

Sources: Official Goodram announcement.

What do you think of these high-end PCIe 5.0 speeds from Goodram? Are you planning an upgrade to a Gen5 SSD soon? I’d love to hear your thoughts!