Intel launches what it claims is "the first QLC-based client PCIe SSD in the industry"-- the 660p series, drives built on the M.2-2280 form factor complete with speedy NVMe connectivity.
The 660p features 64-layer 3D QLC flash supplied by Intel-Micron subsidiary IMFlash Technology. According to Intel, "QLC and SLC 'spans' on the drive adjust bi-directionally based on used capacity for the life of the product. Increases in capacity usage trigger the SLC span to decrease, and decreases in capacity usage trigger the SLC span to increase." As mentioned earlier connectivity comes through NVMe, as well as PCIe 3.0x4.
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