Review SSD Fury Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0

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Kingston has recently launched a new top-of-the-line SSD, the Fury Renegade G5, with a PCIe 5.0 interface and read speeds that can reach up to 14,700 MB/s. An absolutely impressive figure, which places this model in the high-end league of storage. But, beyond the specifications and benchmarks, the essential question remains: do we really need such speeds in everyday use?

 

 

I have been using Kingston products for over 20 years. From simple USB sticks to RAM and SSDs of all generations, the brand has always been a trusted choice for me. Their products are durable, stable, and rarely disappoint. I have not come across many cases where anyone has complained about Kingston SSDs or their memory cards – and that says a lot in an industry where compromise is common.

The launch of this new SSD confirms that Kingston is keeping up with technology and even pushing its boundaries. However, two legitimate questions arise: where is the practical speed limit for the average user? And when does investing in such an SSD become justified?

 

 

I remember my first SSD was a Kingston with a SATA interface. It wasn't breaking the records in terms of speed, but compared to my old HDD it was like swapping a wagon for a sports car. I immediately felt the difference in boot times, launching applications or moving files. Later I switched to M.2 NVMe and yes, the benchmarks showed clear improvements, but in real use, the differences became increasingly difficult to perceive.

 

Here's the key point: there's a limit beyond which speed no longer provides a noticeable benefit. It's the same as with high-refresh rate monitors. You can see a difference between 60Hz and 144Hz, maybe even between 144Hz and 240Hz, but beyond 240Hz it becomes hard to notice, at least to the eye of most users.

 

 

I think that for users who play games, browse the web, consume multimedia content, or use office applications, a PCIe 3.0 or even a PCIe 4.0 SSD is more than enough. Not only do they offer excellent speeds, but they also cost significantly less than PCIe 5.0 models.

Of course, there are exceptions. Professionals in the areas of video editing, 3D modeling, animation, or those working with large databases or file servers will fully appreciate the benefits of extreme speeds. For them, every second gained in work processes can mean money and efficiency.

 

 

In conclusion, the Kingston Fury Renegade G5 is a demonstration of technological strength and an excellent option for users who really need top performance. But for the rest, maybe it's time to ask not "how fast is it", but "how much does that speed really matter?"

 

Test platform:

• Processor AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard
• RAM Kingston FURY Beast 64GB 6000MHz
• Cooler be quiet! Light Loop 360
• Carcasa be quiet! Light Base 900FX
• WD Blue 4TB storage
• Sursa be quiet! 1000W Pure Power

 

To check if the Kingston Fury Renegade G5 delivers the promised performance, we ran three of the most po[CENSORED]r benchmark tests. Moreover, we decided to test it in two different scenarios: with a heatsink and without a heatsink. Why? Because, in the case of PCIe 5.0 SSDs, operating temperature becomes a crucial factor and is worth discussing at length.

 

From my tests, it became clear that a heatsink is not a fad, but a necessity. Without a proper cooling system, the SSD reached temperatures of 60–61°C under full load, at which point performance began to decline. It may not seem serious in the short term, but in the long term, these high temperatures can lead to performance degradation or even instability.

 

Therefore, I do not recommend using this model in a laptop or compact desktop where it cannot benefit from efficient cooling. At least not in the current version, without a radiator.

I'm sure Kingston will release a version with an integrated heatsink like it did with the previous generation, but until then, I recommend mounting this SSD only in a desktop with good airflow and, ideally, a dedicated heatsink. This will allow it to operate at optimal parameters and consistently deliver the impressive speeds it's capable of.

 

Tests without radiator

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Radiator tests

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The Kingston Fury Renegade G5 is undoubtedly an impressive SSD. With a PCIe 5.0 interface and speeds of up to 14,700 MB/s, it is aimed squarely at those looking for top-notch performance – whether we are talking about content creators, technical professionals or enthusiasts who always want “the best”. The Kingston Fury Renegade G5 is a future-proof SSD, but it needs to be used in the right scenarios to show its true potential. For some, it is a spectacular upgrade. For others, it may just be an expensive whim. The choice depends, as always, on real needs and context.

 

You can find it at PC Garage  starting at 930 lei for the 1TB version. 

 

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