The progression of Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) standards has reached a new milestone with the forthcoming PCIe 7.0. It’s essential for you to know that this expected standard aims to double the data transfer capabilities of its predecessor, PCIe 6.0.
Key Specifications:
- Data Transfer Rate: PCIe 7.0 targets to achieve an unprecedented 128 gigatransfers per second (GT/s) raw bit rate.
- Bandwidth: When employed in a x16 lane configuration, you can expect bidirectional bandwidth to reach up to 512 gigabytes per second (GB/s).
- Signaling Method: Utilizing Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level (PAM-4) will be integral to achieving these high transfer rates.
Expected Release Timeline:
- Finalization of Specification: Scheduled for 2025
- Availability in Devices: Likely to occur approximately 18 months post-specification finalization
The doubling of the raw data rate implies substantial improvements in performance for future storage solutions, such as solid-state drives (SSDs). It could also bolster data-intensive and high-performance applications you might use.
Keep in mind that these expansive increases in performance also necessitate advancements in error correction and channel definitions. These are to ensure the reliability and stability you expect in high-end data transport interfaces.
does this mean better fps for games or nah?
Wonder how backward compatible it’ll be. Got a mix of old n new hardware here.