MSI Launches SPATIUM M571 DLP Gen5 SSD With 14,500 MB/s Speeds

MSI has introduced the SPATIUM M571 DLP, a new flagship PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, expanding its Gen5 storage lineup amid ongoing scrutiny over RTX 50-series connector concerns.

MSI Launches SPATIUM M571 SSD

According to Guru 3D, MSI has officially unveiled the SPATIUM M571 DLP, a high-end PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD designed for gamers, content creators, and workstation users seeking extreme throughput.

The launch comes as MSI remains under the spotlight over recent RTX 50 connector melting allegations, an issue the company has not yet publicly addressed. Despite the controversy, MSI continues to expand its hardware portfolio with new storage and motherboard products.

Phison E28 Controller Built on 6nm Process

At the core of the SPATIUM M571 DLP sits the Phison PS5028-E28 controller, built on a 6nm process. The controller targets higher efficiency while maintaining next-generation Gen5 performance levels.

The drive uses the standard M.2 2280 form factor and connects via PCIe 5.0 x4, with support for the NVMe 2.0 specification. MSI plans to offer the SSD in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities.

LPDDR4 DRAM cache is included to improve sustained performance and handle heavy mixed workloads more effectively.

Up to 14,500 MB/s Sequential Reads

MSI claims the SPATIUM M571 DLP can reach sequential read speeds of up to 14,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 11,000 MB/s.

Random performance scales depending on capacity. The 1TB model reaches up to 1.3 million IOPS in random reads, while the 2TB and 4TB versions reportedly climb to around 2.5–2.6 million IOPS. Maximum random write performance is rated at up to 2.6 million IOPS.

Endurance ratings stand at 700 TBW for the 1TB model, 1,400 TBW for 2TB, and 2,800 TBW for the 4TB version. MSI backs the drive with a five-year warranty.

Data Loss Protection and Power Efficiency

One notable feature is Data Loss Protection, designed to safeguard data during abnormal power events. This could appeal to users running demanding workloads or operating in environments where power stability may fluctuate.

Maximum power consumption is reported at around 6.5W, which may benefit compact systems and thermally constrained builds. However, real-world performance will depend heavily on cooling solutions, sustained write behavior, and overall controller efficiency.

Expanding MSI’s Hardware Portfolio

The SPATIUM M571 DLP positions itself as a consumer-focused flagship Gen5 SSD, offering high throughput and large capacity options without entering enterprise territory.

In other MSI-related developments, the company recently introduced new X870 and X870E motherboards, and rumors suggest a Frieren-inspired GeForce GPU may also be in the works.

With PCIe 5.0 adoption gradually increasing across modern platforms, MSI’s latest SSD signals that Gen5 storage is moving further into the high-performance consumer mainstream.