Introduction, Specifications and Packaging

Kingston HyperX Savage vs. Patriot Ignite vs. Corsair Neutron XT.

Introduction:

Back in November of last year, we tested the Corsair Neutron XT, which was the first product to feature the Phison PS3110-S10 controller. First spotted at Flash Memory Summit, the S10 sports the following features:

  • Quad-core controller – Quad-core CPU dedicates three cores just to managing flash and maintaining performance
  • Maximum throughput and I/O – Offers speeds of up to 560 MB/s read and 540 MB/s write and 100K IOPs on read and 90 IOPs on write, saturating the SATA 6Gbps bus
  • End-to-end Data Path Protection – Enterprise level CRC/ECC corrects internal soft errors as well as detecting and correcting any errors that may arise between the DRAM, controller, and flash
  • SmartECC™ – Reconstructs defective/faulty pages when regular ECC fails
  • SmartRefresh™ – Monitors block ECC health status and refreshes blocks periodically to improve data retention
  • SmartFlush™ – Minimizes time data spends in cache to ensure data retention in the event of power loss
  • Advanced wear-leveling and garbage collection

Corsair was Phison's launch partner, but as that was a while ago, we now have two additional SSD models launching with the S10 at their core:

To the left is the Kingston HyperX Savage. To the right is the Patriot Ignite. They differ in flash memory types used, available capacities, and the stated performance specs vary slightly among them. Today we'll compare them against the Neutron XT as well as a selecton of other SATA SSDs.

Read on for the full review!

Specifications:

Kingston HyperX Savage:

  • NAND: Toshiba A19 MLC (Packaged by Kingston)
  • Unformatted Capacity: 120GB / 240GB / 480GB / 960GB
  • Max Sequential Read (ATTO): Up to 560MB/s
  • Max Sequential Write (ATTO): Up to 530MB/s
  • Max Random Read QD32 (Iometer): Up to 100K IOPS
  • Max Random Write QD32 (Iometer): Up to 89K IOPS
  • Form Factor: 7mm high 2.5”
  • Interface Type: SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA 3)
  • Warranty: 3 years

Patriot Ignite:

  • NAND: Micron 16nm Async MLC
  • Unformatted Capacity: 480GB / 960GB
  • Max Sequential Read (ATTO): Up to 560MB/s
  • Max Sequential Write (ATTO): Up to 545MB/s
  • 4K Aligned Random Read: 80K IOPS
  • 4K Aligned Random Write: 75K IOPS
  • Form Factor: 7mm high 2.5”
  • Interface Type: SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA 3)
  • Warranty: 3 years

Corsair Neutron XT:

  • NAND: Toshiba A19 MLC
  • Unformatted Capacity: 240GB / 480GB / 960GB
  • Max Sequential Read (ATTO): Up to 560MB/s
  • Max Sequential Write (ATTO): Up to 540MB/s
  • Max Random Read QD32 (Iometer): Up to 100K IOPS
  • Max Random Write QD32 (Iometer): Up to 90K IOPS
  • Form Factor: 7mm high 2.5”
  • Interface Type: SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA 3)
  • Warranty: 3 years

Packaging:

The HyperX Savage is shown in its full upgrade kit form. Included with the kit is an Acronis True Image HD key (cloning software), HyperX Sticker, pen screwdriver with philips and flat head bits, 3.5" adapter plate, 7mm to 9.5mm spacer plate, sata cable, screws, and a USB 3.0 external enclosure (used to first clone your OS to the SSD and optionally later use your original 2.5" HDD as external storage).

The Patriot Ignite comes in very simple packaging – about as close to OEM as you can get without the white/brown box.

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