HardwareProduct LaunchJune 7, 2026

Teamgroup Debuts 28GB/s PCIe 6.0 SSD, Targeting AI and Workstation Markets

Teamgroup has unveiled the T-FORCE GE74 Pro PCIe 6.0 SSD, boasting read speeds up to 28GB/s and write speeds of 26GB/s, doubling current PCIe 5.0 models. While not yet compatible with consumer PCs, this advanced storage solution is targeted at high-performance computing, AI training, and workstations to handle large AI models and high-bitrate media.

Key Takeaways

The T-FORCE GE74 Pro PCIe 6.0 SSD achieves 28GB/s read and 26GB/s write speeds, double that of current PCIe 5.0 SSDs like the Crucial T705 (14.5GB/s).
It uses a proprietary controller and requires a PCIe 6.0 interface, which consumer desktop platforms (Intel Arrow Lake, AMD Ryzen 9000) do not yet support.
Primary applications are high-performance computing, AI training, and workstations due to the need for high I/O throughput for AI models and 8K video editing.
The drive includes a patented cooling solution to manage thermal output, a critical factor given high speeds.
Teamgroup has not announced specific pricing or a broad retail release, positioning it as a specialized product for enterprise partners.

Why It Matters

The introduction of PCIe 6.0 SSDs at 28GB/s signifies a critical advancement in storage bandwidth, directly addressing the growing I/O demands of AI and high-bitrate media workloads. While not for consumer markets, this technology will enable faster data processing for server and workstation applications, impacting the infrastructure supporting streaming content creation and AI-driven video analytics. The industry will be watching for wider platform adoption and any subsequent announcements from other storage vendors regarding their PCIe 6.0 product roadmaps.

Additional Context

At Computex 2026, the discussion around PCIe 6.0 SSDs highlighted a clear distinction between enterprise and consumer markets. Phison, a major SSD controller manufacturer, also demonstrated its X3 PCIe 6.0 controller, achieving 28GB/s sequential transfers and up to 6.8 million IOPS with a targeted efficiency of 4 GB/s per watt, leading to about 7 watts at peak throughput (heise.de, June 2026; TechSpot, June 2026). Phison expects sampling of the X3 controller to begin in December 2026, with volume shipments by mid-2027, primarily for server and data center use cases (Tom's Hardware, June 2026). These early PCIe 6.0 products are appearing in server-specific form factors like E3.S and E1.S, a direct response to the electrical demands and signal integrity challenges of the new standard (TechPowerUp, June 2026).

Industry experts like How-To Geek (June 2026) emphasize that while 2026 is seeing the first PCIe 6.0 hardware, consumer adoption remains years away, likely around 2030, due to platform compatibility, cost, and the lack of real-world benefit for typical desktop workloads. They note current PCIe Gen 5 drives (14 GB/s) are already faster than most consumer software can utilize. Phison continues to develop PCIe 5.0 solutions, such as the DRAM-less E37T controller, focusing on efficiency and lower power consumption for the client market, signaling that PCIe 5.0 will remain the dominant standard for consumers in the near term (TechSpot, June 2026).

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