Kingston FURY has expanded its Renegade G5 lineup with an 8TB storage option, bringing serious capacity to the PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD market. This is targeting users who need both speed and substantial storage space for demanding workflows.
The Kingston FURY Renegade G5 recently earned PCWorld’s “Editor’s Choice” recognition and is a remarkable SSD (make sure to check our review on the storage device here at Craving Tech), and this new 8192GB variant maintains the same performance characteristics that made the lineup stand out. Built on PCIe Gen5 x4 controller technology paired with 3D TLC NAND, the drive delivers read speeds up to 14,800MB/s and write speeds reaching 14,000MB/s. Random performance exceeds 2 million IOPS, which translates to responsive system behaviour even when handling multiple intensive tasks simultaneously.
This level of performance matters for professionals working with 4K or 8K video editing, complex 3D rendering projects, or large game libraries. The 8TB capacity means users can store substantial media libraries, multiple AAA game installations, and project files without compromising system responsiveness or constantly managing storage space.
Kingston tested the sequential read and write performance using a PCIe 5.0 Ryzen 5 7600X CPU with an X670E motherboard, while random performance testing utilised an Intel Ultra 7 processor paired with a Z890 motherboard. Performance will vary depending on specific hardware configurations, software environments, and usage patterns.
The drive uses an M.2 2280 form factor, making it compatible with most modern desktop motherboards and laptops that support PCIe 5.0. However, Kingston specifically notes this SSD targets desktop and notebook workloads rather than server deployments.
Storage endurance receives attention through Kingston’s five-year limited warranty, which also factors in a “Percentage Used” metric trackable through Kingston SSD Manager software. A fresh drive shows zero per cent used, while reaching warranty limits corresponds to 100 per cent or higher. The Total Bytes Written specification follows JEDEC Client Workload standards (JESD219A).
The complete Kingston FURY Renegade G5 range now spans from 1024GB through to 8192GB in full capacity options. As with all flash storage, the formatted capacity available for actual data storage sits slightly below the advertised figure due to formatting requirements and other functions. Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/flashguide provides detailed information about capacity allocation.
Technical support comes included with purchase, backed by Kingston’s reliability track record in the memory and storage markets. More product specifications and purchasing information can be found at kingston.com, where the Renegade G5 lineup is now available with the new 8TB capacity option for those requiring maximum storage paired with PCIe 5.0 performance.
