ORICO O7000 4TB Review: A High-Speed PCIe 4.0 SSD Breakdown
While PCIe 5.0 drives dominate headlines, PCIe 4.0 SSDs like the ORICO O7000 remain a practical choice for most users. ORICO provided this 4TB unit for review (no strings attached—my opinions here are my own), and after weeks of testing, here’s what stood out.
Performance vs. Price
The Orico O7000’s specs align with mid-tier PCIe 4.0 drives: 7,000MB/s reads and 6,500MB/s writes. In real-world use—loading games, transferring project files, or multitasking—it performed comparably to pricier drives like the Seagate FireCuda 530R and Corsair MP600 Pro NH. For $265 (4TB), it’s significantly cheaper than many competitors, which makes it a sensible option if budget matters.
The drive struggles during sustained writing. Copying 400GB of game files caused speeds to drop sharply, turning a 10-minute task into a 30-minute chore. This isn’t unique to the Orico O7000—many DRAM-less drives face this—but it’s worth noting if you frequently move large data batches. This flaw rarely surfaces for everyday use (gaming, office work, or media storage).
The Orico O7000 isn’t the only drive using this hardware—other brands sell identical models, sometimes cheaper during sales. But as of now, ORICO’s pricing is the most accessible for this spec.
Performance and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | Up to 7,000 |
| Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | Up to 6,500 |
| Interface | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 |
| NAND Type | YMTC 3D TLC NAND |
| Controller | MaxioTech |
| DRAM Support | Host Memory Buffer (HMB) |
| Available Capacities | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Endurance (TBW) | Up to 1,200 (4TB model) |
Out of the Box
The Orico O7000 is packaged in a black and gold cardboard box. Inside, the drive is secured in a clear plastic holder. The contents include: the SSD, an installation manual, one screw, a screwdriver, two thermal pads, and an aluminum cooler designed for the SSD.
Design
The Orico O7000 features a black and gold sticker on its top surface, displaying the Orico brand name and O7000 model number. Without the included heatsink, it measures 22x80x2mm. Also compatible with the Sony PlayStation 5, its height stays below the console’s 11.25mm limit. It uses a PCIe Gen4x4 interface and adheres to the M.2 2280 form factor with an M Key design.
A label on the packaging’s rear lists the 4TB (4000GB) capacity, par,t, and serial numbers, and confirms manufacturing in China. The drive complies with the NVMe 1.4 standard and supports S.M.A.R.T, TRIM, and NCQ functionalities but lacks AES encryption. No further technical details are provided on the manufacturer’s website. Its single-sided layout places all components on one side of the drive.
The MaxioTech MAP1602A controller serves as the core component of this SSD. Built around an ARM 32-bit Cortex R5 processor with a 4-channel interface, it supports a 2x die package of YMTC’s 232-layer 3D NAND flash memory, operating at 2400MT/s.
Internal
The ORICO O7000 4TB SSD lacks a dedicated DRAM chip, relying instead on Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology and SLC caching. HMB allocates a portion of the system’s RAM for SSD operations, while SLC caching reserves a segment of the drive’s free storage to enhance performance. These features compensate for the absence of onboard DRAM.
The test system includes the following components:
- Processor: Intel Core i5-13400F
- Cooling: Enermax LIQMAXFLO 360mm liquid cooler
- Motherboard: Maxsun Terminator Z790M D5 ICE
- RAM: Predator Hermes RGB DDR5-8400 memory
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Storage: ORICO O7000 4TB NVMe SSD
- Case & PSU: Montech Sky 2 chassis with a 1000W power supply
CrystalDiskMark Performance
We started with multiple CrystalDiskMark runs to evaluate the Orico O7000 2TB NVMe SSD. The drive delivered solid results, hitting a sequential read speed of 6,591 MB/s and a write speed of 5,977 MB/s. Its 4K random performance in the Q1T1 category also held up well. Overall, these numbers place the Orico SSD comfortably in the upper tier of performance for drives in its class.
ATTO Disk Benchmark
In the ATTO test, the Orico O7000 achieved peak speeds of 6.58 GB/s read and 5.38 GB/s write—for a budget-friendly NVMe drive.
3DMark Storage Test
In 3DMark’s gaming-focused storage test—which measures load times, gameplay recording saves, and file transfers—the Orico O7000 turned in average results, aligning with expectations for its tier.
Real-World File Transfers
Using DiskBench, we tested practical scenarios:
Mixed 220GB folder transfer: Maintained 1,9 GB/s over 2.5 minutes, showcasing consistent performance under heavier loads.
Reading a 97GB compressed file: Completed in 30.6 seconds at 3,117 MB/s.
Gaming Load Time Performance
As more gamers adopt NVMe SSDs to reduce wait times during gameplay, evaluating load speeds has become a key part of performance testing. We use the CyberPunk 2077 benchmark configured to High settings to measure this, which simulates real-world gaming demands.
In our tests, the SSD delivered impressive results. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 loaded in just 5.475 seconds, placing it among the fastest drives we’ve evaluated. This speed demonstrates how effectively modern storage solutions can minimize interruptions, letting players dive into their games almost instantly.
Should You Buy This SSD?
Good For You If:
- You want fast speeds: Hits up to 7,000MB/s reads and 6,500MB/s writes—great for gaming or moving big files.
- You like extras: It has a heatsink, thermal pads, and a screwdriver for easy setup.
- You own a PS5: Slim 2mm design fits perfectly in the console.
- You’re on a budget: $264.99 for 4TB is a steal for these speeds.
Avoid If:
- You need DRAM, which uses HMB/SLC caching instead and might lag in heavy tasks.
- You care about 4K performance: Slower with small random files (e.g., editing or databases).
Verdict
The Orico O7000 is a speedy NVMe SSD designed for performance-focused users, offering storage options ranging from 512GB to a spacious 4TB. While it ships with an aluminum heatsink and thermal pads for temperature management, these extras might feel redundant for many modern setups, as today’s motherboards often handle cooling effectively on their own.
At its core, the drive relies on MaxioTech’s MPA1602A controller—a DRAM-less, energy-efficient chip built around a 32-bit ARM Cortex R5 processor. This controller’s streamlined design helps keep costs down, though the absence of dedicated DRAM might raise eyebrows for some enthusiasts. The SSD uses 232-layer 3D NAND flash memory from YTMC. However, there’s a catch: Orico ships these drives with either TLC or QLC configurations randomly, leaving buyers in the dark about which version they’ll get—a practice the brand should clarify. The 4TB model, for instance, packs four 1TB NAND chips humming along at 2400 MT/s.
ORICO O7000 4TB supports essential features like TRIM, S.M.A.R.T monitoring, and garbage collection, all running on the NVMe 1.4 standard via PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes. Orico claims blistering speeds of 7,000MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write, with random 4K performance hitting 800K and 1,000K IOPS for read/write operations respectively. Lab tests confirmed it hits those sequential benchmarks, though it stumbled slightly on random 4K tasks.
Where it shines is in everyday use, file transfers, gaming, and multitasking, which feel fluid and responsive. While the 4K results might not break records, the drive holds its own for most real-world scenarios. Backed by a reassuring 5-year warranty (though Orico’s customer service remains untested by this user), the Orico O7000 balances speed, value, and practicality for those seeking reliable storage without breaking the bank.
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