TEST
YOUR SSD
ADD TO PC
BUILD

Nvme

KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB

▲ 500 ▼

Release date ≈ Q1 2022.

Average Bench: 337% (28th of 1080)

Based on 75 user benchmarks.  Model: NVMe KINGSTON SKC3000S512G
Poor: 182%Average: 337% Great: 461%

Popular builds with this SSD

Outstanding average bench

The Nvme KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB averaged 237.3% higher than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the Nvme KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 4K-64Thread Mixed IO Speed 1,149MB/s
Avg. Sequential Write Speed 2,971MB/s

Terrible consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Nvme KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB is 279%. This is a particularly wide range which indicates that the Nvme KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. 4K Random Read Speed 61.7MB/s
Avg. Sustained Write Speed 1,375MB/s
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 75 samples)
Rank 28337%
Min Avg Max
1,275 Read 2,389 3,133
1,382 Write 2,971 3,741
1,347 Mixed 2,355 2,897
619 SusWrite 1,375 2,515
512% 2,273 MB/s
Min Avg Max
34 4K Read 61.7 85.2
61.6 4K Write 228 379
48.1 4K Mixed 101 136
343% 130 MB/s
Min Avg Max
261 DQ Read 1,250 1,824
139 DQ Write 1,049 1,965
146 DQ Mixed 1,149 1,936
861% 1,149 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest SSD (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
476GB free
Firmware: EIFK31.6 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3620 3850 3880 3758 2671 539 MB/s
458% Outstanding
Read 2,797
Write 3,809
Mixed 2,692
SusWrite 3053
699% 3,088 MB/s
4K Read 54.7
4K Write 246
4K Mixed 83.5
320% 128 MB/s
DQ Read 1,552
DQ Write 1,221
DQ Mixed 1,321
1,006% 1,365 MB/s
272GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EIFK31.6 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3439 1564 604 552 527 505 MB/s
395% Outstanding
Read 2,863
Write 3,186
Mixed 2,779
SusWrite 1,199
564% 2,507 MB/s
4K Read 57.8
4K Write 356
4K Mixed 138
453% 184 MB/s
DQ Read 1,581
DQ Write 1,366
DQ Mixed 1,495
1,114% 1,481 MB/s
75 MORE »

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 76,342,577 SSDs tested

Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
Typical KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB Builds (Compare 292 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 117%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 129%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI

CPU
Core i7-12700KIntel  $215Bench 114%, 78,749 samples37x
Core i7-13700KFIntel  $270Bench 126%, 20,009 samples34x
Core i5-13600KFIntel  $225Bench 122%, 33,334 samples33x
GPU
RTX 3060Nvidia  $270Bench 100%, 447,556 samples34x
RTX 4070-TiNvidia  $750Bench 240%, 46,082 samples32x
RTX 3070Nvidia  $490Bench 148%, 619,642 samples24x
SSD
KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GBNvmeBench 337%, 75 samples1x
RAM
CMH32GX5M2B5200C40 2x16GBCorsairBench 153%, 7,217 samples12x
KF552C40-16 2x16GBKingstonBench 155%, 10,661 samples10x
CMH32GX5M2B5600C36 2x16GBCorsairBench 164%, 3,792 samples10x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 103% - Outstanding Total price: $485

Popular KINGSTON SKC3000S512G 512GB compatible motherboards:

How Fast Is Your SSD? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute

Welcome to our PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best value for money upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop ProGaming

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchmark
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency
  • - SkillBench (space shooter) tests user input accuracy
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC
  • - See speed test results from other users
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware
Solid State Drive Rankings (Price vs Performance) July 2024 SSD Rankings

Welcome to our SSD comparison. We calculate effective speed for both SATA and NVMe drives based on real world performance then adjust by current prices per GB to yield a value for money rating. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top SSDs. [SSDrivePro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.

 Comments

Added n/a ago.
Your
opinion?
▲Like ▼Dislike
Over the hill
Age: 2 years

Speed Comparisons

vs WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB
vs WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB
vs Crucial T700 M.2 4TB
vs WD Black SN850X M.2 4TB
vs Samsung 990 Pro M.2 2TB
vs Samsung 990 Pro M.2 4TB
vs Samsung 990 Pro M.2 1TB
vs Crucial T705 M.2 2TB
vs Crucial T705 M.2 1TB

1080 Drives (Compared) Thousands of user benchmarks compiled into one comparison list

See how consistently different SSDs perform with varying real world conditions. The charts also illustrate overall performance, popularity and rank.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Storage Devices FAQ
What is sustained sequential write speed?
What’s the difference between SLC, MLC and TLC?
What is 3D XPoint and how fast is it?
What’s the difference between SATA, PCIe and NVMe?
What’s the difference between NAND and V-NAND?
What is sequential write speed?
What is sequential read speed?
What is incompressible data?
What is queue depth?
Solid State Drives
What is the SSD value for money rating?
What is 4K 64 thread write speed?
Can CPU power saving states (C1,C2,C3) impact SSD speed?
What is the effective SSD speed index?
How is the AS SSD write score calculated?
How is the AS SSD read score calculated?
How is the AS SSD total score calculated?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
Why does UserBenchmark have a bad reputation on reddit?
Marketers operate thousands of reddit accounts. Our benchmarks expose their spiel so they attack our reputation.
Why don’t PC brands endorse UserBenchmark?
Brands make boatloads on flagships like the 4090 and 14900KS. We help users get similar real-world performance for less money.
Why don’t youtubers promote UserBenchmark?
We don't pay youtubers, so they don't praise us. Moreover, our data obstructs youtubers who promote overpriced or inferior products.
Why does UserBenchmark have negative trustpilot reviews?
The 200+ trustpilot reviews are mostly written by virgin marketing accounts. Real users don't give a monkey's about big brands.
Why is UserBenchmark popular with users?
Instead of pursuing brands for sponsorship, we've spent 13 years publishing real-world data for users.
The Best
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-12600K $175Nvidia RTX 4060 $293WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB $150
Intel Core i5-13600K $234Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $388WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB $90
Intel Core i5-12400F $110Nvidia RTX 4070 $520Crucial T700 M.2 4TB $406
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
If you buy something via a price link, UserBenchmark may earn a commission
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback