Testseek.com have collected 64 expert reviews of the Intel M.2 Optane M15 Series NVMe PCIe MEMPEK1 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel M.2 Optane M15 Series NVMe PCIe MEMPEK1.
April 2017
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64 Reviews
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Strong low-queue depth 4k random performance, Easy to install/use caching software
Users need a certain Intel system to use the module as a caching product, Performance is lackluster versus existing NVMe products, Full solution cost is more than buying a traditional SSD
The Intel Optane Memory module is designed to accelerate HDDs but stumbles with underwhelming performance and is tripped up by the need for new motherboards and CPUs to support it. It may be the first step in the direction of new NAND technology, but it e...
This is not Intel's first attempt at Intel Optane Memory, but it is certainly their best solution yet. We discovered a very noticeable performance improvement with Intel Optane Memory enabled and we loved the faster boot times, improved application load t...
If prices and capacities were equal, you would get the Optane drive over NAND any day of the week. Until that day, we still think that the Optane drive is a tremendous value in terms of caching if you need consistent performance. If you have a heavy write...
Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Jeff , review by: Techreport.com
Intel's Optane Memory tech unquestionably improves the responsiveness of a PC that relies on a hard drive for its primary storage, and by no small margin. Going by the metrics I tested, Optane Memory can even help a hard-drive-powered system outpace an a...
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Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Chris , review by: tomshardware.com
Low cost, Intelligent Acceleration, Versatile with supported and unsupported configurations, A real performance option for HDDs
Limited chipset support, Some software improvements required, Small capacities
Optane Memory is a complicated topic with a simple execution. If you follow the supported configurations to build an Optane Memory enabled system it will reward you with a fast storage volume that has the capacity of a spinning disk. $75.00 Suggest...
Caching solution for platter hard drives that shows measurable gains, Easy to set up (with BIOS caveat below)
For end users, pricey versus the cost of a low-capacity SSD boot drive, Works only with "Kaby Lake" platform, and 200-series chipsets, May require a motherboard BIOS update
Optane Memory speeds up PCs by caching the bits you use most from your slow hard drive for faster access. It works, but only under Kaby Lake. For now, it will hold more appeal for PC OEMs than PC upgraders or builders. Read More...
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Published: 2017-04-24, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Caching solution for platter hard drives that shows measurable gains, Easy to set up (with BIOS caveat below),
For end users, pricey versus the cost of a low-capacity SSD boot drive, Works only with "Kaby Lake" platform, and 200-series chipsets, May require a motherboard BIOS update
Optane Memory speeds up PCs by caching the bits you use most from your slow hard drive for faster access. It works, but only under Kaby Lake. For now, it will hold more appeal for PC OEMs than PC upgraders or builders...
Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Affordable, Significant Performance Improvement, Easy To Setup And Configure
Price Premium Over NAND, Compatibility Limited To Kaby Lake and 200-Series Chipsets
One of the other side benefits of the technology don't show in the benchmarks. We've gotten a little spoiled around here, so powering up our test rig with only a hard drive handling storage duties was a bit of an eye opener. Not only was system responsive...
Exceptional 4K file performance, Can rival high performance SSDs under some circumstances, Wipes out hard drive-only performance
Only works with Kaby Lake Core i3 and up CPUs, Performance drops once you burn through the cache, Would feel better if $15 lower in cost
Intel's Optane Module will make a world of difference for users stuck with traditional hard drives. Those drives must be in higher-end Kaby Lake systems running Windows 10, though...
Before I get into the "meat" of this conclusion, let's take a look at how Intel's 32GB Optane module stacks up in comparison to both the drives it is meant to compliment and those it may find itself competing against.SSD = Crucial MX300 275GB, HDD = WD Bl...
