Testing
The following system was used to test the SSD
– Processor: Intel i9 9900K @ 5GHz
– Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming X
– RAM: GOODRAM IRDM PRO 16GB DDR4-3600MHz
– GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
– SSD: Crucial MX500
– Mass Storage: GOODRAM IRDM PRO GEN.2 1TB
– CPU Cooler: SilverStone Permafrost PF240W-ARGB
– PSU: Seasonic Snow Silent 750W Platinum
– Case: be quiet! Silent Base 802 White
To test the SSD, the following software was used:
– ATTO Disk Benchmark,
– CrystalDiskMark 8,
– Shadow of the Tomb Raider;
– Windows File Copy.
In order to obtain a precise result each test was performed three times.
CrystalDiskMark 8 – Read
CrystalDiskMark 8 – Write
ATTO Disk Benchmark Read
ATTO Disk Benchmark Write
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Level Loading
Windows File Copy
Temperature
Final thoughts
The Neo Forza eSports NFP075 2 TB is a good SSD with only two drawbacks, the small SLC cache and the higher than average temperature. The SLC cache has a size of around 45GB which is not enough, especially for an SSD that has 2TB of storage.
If the file transfer is lower than 45GB then the speed will vary between 1GB/s and 3GB/s, however if the cache is filled, then the speed will drop to under 1GB/s.
Leaving the cache behind, the performance of the NFP075 2 TB is very good across the board. The SSD is trading paint with the top sellers, namely the Sabrent Rocket and the Crucial P5. In every test, the NFP075 2 TB was either close behind the Rocket 1TB or ahead, depending on the test.
The build quality is excellent, as the SSD uses the same components as other more established manufacturers. The Phison PS5012-E12S and the Toshiba made memory chips are a great thing to see, especially on an SSD that aims to be competitive price wise.
In terms of the temperature, there is little to write home about, the drive will sometimes get close to its thermal throttling point, however, you need to push it for that to happen. Even so, the 76°C temperature is not that great.
The Neo Forza NFP075 2TB is available with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty and an endurance rating of 1550 TBW. Based on what components are used on this SSD however, most likely, you will never use the warranty.
In conclusion, the Neo Forza NFP075 2TB is a great M.2 SSD that performs as good as the competition. The main advantage of this SSD is the competitive price and the usage of high-quality components. The only drawbacks of the NFP075 2TB are the small SLC cache and high the operating temperature.
