What is NVMe?
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a storage interface protocol designed to improve the performance of solid-state drives (SSDs) over traditional storage interface protocols like SATA.
NVMe is optimized for flash storage, which is commonly used in SSDs, and is designed to take advantage of the lower latency and higher bandwidth of modern PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) bus architectures. NVMe allows for faster data transfer rates, improved performance, and lower latency compared to older storage interface protocols. It achieves this by using a streamlined command set that is optimized for SSDs and by reducing the number of layers between the storage device and the CPU. NVMe is commonly used in high-performance applications such as gaming, video editing, and data analysis, where fast read and write speeds are essential. It is also used in enterprise environments, where the low latency and high bandwidth of NVMe can provide significant benefits for data-intensive applications. Overall, NVMe has become the standard for high-performance SSD storage, offering faster data transfer rates, improved performance, and lower latency compared to older storage interface protocols.