Patriot Viper PV563 is a next-generation PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD built for gamers, creators, and AI workloads that demand extreme bandwidth. Compliant with NVMe 2.0, it delivers blazing sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 11,000 MB/s, with Host Memory Buffer (HMB) support and dynamic SLC caching for consistently low latency. Available at Grey Technologies (Grey PC), Bahrain.
Key features
- PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, NVMe 2.0 compliant
- Sequential read up to 14,000 MB/s, write up to 11,000 MB/s
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) support + dynamic SLC caching for low latency
- Ultra-slim graphene heat spreader edition for broad compatibility (laptops, handhelds, SFF PCs)
- Single-sided M.2 2280 design – fits ROG Ally and other handhelds
- PS5 compatible at up to 6,000 MB/s
- Up to 3,000TBW endurance rating, 1.5M hours MTBF
- Backed by a 5-year global limited warranty
- Fully backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 systems
Specifications
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280, single-sided |
| Sequential Read | Up to 14,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 11,000 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW) | Up to 3,000TBW |
| Warranty | 5-year limited |
| Brand | Patriot Viper Gaming |
| Model | PV563 |
Questions & Answers
Is the PV563 compatible with my PS5 or ROG Ally?
Yes – the single-sided M.2 2280 design fits the PS5 expansion slot (up to 6,000 MB/s) and handhelds like the ROG Ally.
Do I need a Gen5 motherboard to use this drive?
No – the PV563 is fully backward compatible with PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 systems, though you’ll only see full Gen5 speeds on a Gen5-capable platform.
Is this a DRAM or DRAMless SSD?
The PV563 is a DRAMless design that uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology to maintain fast, consistent performance without a dedicated DRAM cache chip.
How does it compare to a Gen4 2TB SSD?
The PV563 offers roughly 2x the sequential read speed of typical Gen4 drives, making it a strong upgrade path for gaming and content creation workloads.
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