SATA SSD drives are faster on USB 3.1 ports than USB 3.0 ports but on USB 3.1 ports it looks like the SATA interface is the limiting factor.Even though NVMe SSD drives are faster that SATA SSD drives they are no faster on USB 3.0 ports because the USB 3.0 port is the limiting factor.I have done this using external SSD drives tested on both USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports. I know that this thread is about flash drives but I think it is instructive to show what the limits are for the USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports. Hard Drives: Samsung 950 Pro M2 256gb, Samsung 850 Pro 500gbĪntivirus: MWB Premium 4.2.2.95, Windows Security. PSU: Corsair RM650X 80 Plus Gold certifiedĬooling: Noctua Chromax NH-D15-2-14cm, Top-NZXT 2-14cm, Rear 1- 12cm, Side 2 NZXT 14cm Screen Resolution: 2560 X 1440 144 mhz locked

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