Different SSD types have varying needs for free space, with enterprise SSDs requiring more than consumer drives.

A newer PCIe Gen 4 SSD, such as Samsung's 980 Pro, pushes 7,000 MB/s. For context, a 7200-rpm SATA HDD like the Seagate Barracuda manages around 200 MB/s.

Intel has responded to our request for information on its SSD configurations. The company promises it does not swap hardware components post-launch in any situation and has never done so.