Lexar unveils the NM790 NVMe SSD for gamers and creators

Lexar has held its position as one of the biggest provider of flash memory solutions and now, the company is ready to raise the bar yet again with the introduction of its latest innovation – the Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD. This product is made for both creators and also for gamers as it offers a really excellent performance. The Lexar NM790 delivers staggering read and write speeds of up to 7400MB/s and 6500MB/s.

Notably, the Lexar NM790 holds a distinct edge over its PCIe Gen3 SSD counterparts by being twice as fast, while being more energy efficient. It utilizes up to 40% less power compared to DRAM cache-enabled PCIe Gen4 SSDs. The power efficiency translates into lower energy costs and longer battery life, a feature that will be highly appreciated by professionals and gamers alike.

Additionally, the Lexar NM790 is not just limited to desktop computers or laptops. In a move to diversify its usability, the SSD is also compatible with PlayStation 5. The launch is expected for June 2023.