Kingston Replaces HyperX 3K SSD With HyperX Savage SSD

By Nathan Kirsch

HyperX Launches New Savage SATA-based SSD

  • Powered by Quad-core, Eight-channel Phison S10 Controller
  • Incredible Read/Write Speeds and IOPS
  • Diamond-cut HyperX Red Case Design

HyperX Savage SSD

Fountain Valley, CA April 27, 2015 HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced HyperX Savage, its next-generation SATA Rev. 3 (6Gb/s) SSD. It replaces the highly successful HyperX 3K SSD.

HyperX Savage is the fastest SATA-based SSD in the HyperX family. With sequential speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, and IOPS of up to 100,000 read and 89,000 write, HyperX Savage offers higher performance, ultra-responsive multitasking and an overall faster system. It features an eye-catching red steel and aluminum case with a low profile to fit most notebooks, desktops and small-form factor PC builds. This new design continues the HyperX trend as a leader in stylish gaming products.

We are proud to introduce the HyperX Savage as our latest and fastest SATA-based SSD, said Lawrence Yang, business manager, HyperX. The HyperX 3K drive has been a core part of our SSD offerings since 2012, and now with Savage, we are unleashing even higher performance and capacities to satisfy the most demanding consumers, enthusiasts and gamers.

HyperX Savage is available in 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities. It is sold as a stand-alone SSD or with an upgrade bundle kit that includes a 2.5 USB 3.0 enclosure, 3.5 bracket and mounting screws, SATA data cable, hard drive cloning software5, multi-bit screwdriver and a 7mm to 9.5mm adapter. The drive is available at Tiger Direct, Rakuten, Newegg and Amazon.

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology, encompassing high-speed DDR4 and DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, headsets and gaming accessories. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation. HyperX is committed to eSports as it sponsors over 20 teams globally and is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows includingBrasil Game Show, China Joy, DreamHack, gamescom and PAX.

For more information visit the HyperX home page.

HyperX Savage SSD
Part Number Capacity and Features
SHSS37A/120G 120GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height)
SHSS37A/240G 240GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height)
SHSS37A/480G 480GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height)
SHSS37A/960G 960GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height)
SHSS3B7A/120G 120GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 Upgrade Bundle Kit
SHSS3B7A/240G 240GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 Upgrade Bundle Kit
SHSS3B7A/480G 480GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 Upgrade Bundle Kit
SHSS3B7A/960G 960GB HyperX Savage SSD SATA 3 2.5 Upgrade Bundle Kit

HyperX Savage SSD Features and Benefits:

  • Performance: incredible speeds for enhanced productivity
  • Unique design: stunning red casing to give an edge to the latest PC hardware
  • Slim: 7mm thickness to fit in most desktops and notebooks
  • Fast and easy migration: all-in-one kit available with premium HyperX accessories, including a handy multi-kit screwdriver and USB 3.0 enclosure for easy installation
  • Guaranteed: three-year warranty and free technical support
  • Form factor: 2.5″
  • Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s)
  • Capacities1: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB
  • Controller: Phison PS3110-S10
  • Baseline Performance2:

Compressible Data Transfer (ATTO):

120GB: 560MB/s Read and 360MB/s Write

240GB, 480GB, 960GB: 560MB/s Read and 530MB/s Write

Incompressible Data Transfer (AS-SSD and CrystalDiskMark):

120GB: 520MB/s Read and 350MB/s Write

240GB: 520MB/s Read and 510MB/s Write

480GB: 520MB/s Read and 500MB/s Write

960GB: 520MB/s Read and 490MB/s Write

IOMETER Maximum Random 4k Read/Write:

120GB: up to 100,000/ up to 84,000 IOPS

240GB: up to 100,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

480GB: up to 100,000/ up to 88,000 IOPS

960GB: up to 99,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

Random 4k Read/Write:

120GB: up to 93,000/ up to 83,000 IOPS

240GB: up to 93,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

480GB: up to 92,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

960GB: up to 97,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

PCMARK Vantage HDD Suite Score:

120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB: 84,000

PCMARK 8 Storage Bandwidth:

120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 223MB/s

960GB: 260MB/s

PCMARK 8 Storage Score:

120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 4,940

960GB: 4,970

Anvil Total Score (Incompressible Workload):

120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 4,700

960GB: 5,000

  • Power Consumption: 0.39W Idle / 0.5W Avg. / 1.4W (MAX) Read / 4.35W (MAX) Write
  • Storage temperature: -40C~85C
  • Operating temperature: 0C~70C
  • Dimensions: 100.0mm x 69.9mm x 7.0mm
  • Weight: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 96g

960GB: 92g

  • Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7800Hz)
  • Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (102000Hz)
  • Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
  • Warranty/support: 3-year warranty with free technical support
  • Total Bytes Written (TBW)3: 120GB: 113TB 0.89 DWPD4

240GB: 306TB 1.19 DWPD4

480GB: 416TB 0.81 DWPD4

960GB: 681TB 0.66 DWPD4

This SSD is designed for use in desktop and notebook computer workloads, and is not intended for Server environments.

1 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingstons Flash memory Guide at kingston.com/flashguide.

2 Based on “out-of-box performance” using a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage. IOMETER Random 4k Random Read/Write is based on 8GB partition.

3 Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A).

4 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)

5 Operating system software support: Windows 8.1, 8, Windows 7 (SP1), Windows Vista (SP2),

Windows XP (SP3)

About HyperX

HyperX is a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the worlds largest independent memory manufacturer. Established in 2002, HyperX is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit www.kingston.com/us/memory/hyperx.