Intel Optane Memory H10 : with Caching Acceleration and QLC SSD

Technical Specifications

• General

  • Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • Interface: PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4
  • Storage Configuration: Hybrid solution on a single stick
  • NAND Type: Intel QLC 3D NAND

• Optane Component

  • Capacity: 32 GB
  • Technology: Intel Optane Memory (3D XPoint™)
  • Function: Smart caching for system acceleration

• QLC SSD Component

  • Capacity: 512 GB or 1 TB (depending on model)
  • Technology: Intel QLC 3D NAND
  • Function: Bulk storage for data and applications

• Compatibility and Requirements

  • Processor: 8th Gen or newer Intel Core i3, i5, i7, i9
  • Chipset: Intel 300 Series or newer chipset
  • Software: Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) and Intel Optane Memory Software

Description

The Intel Optane Memory H10 is an innovative storage solution that combines the best of two worlds: the responsive caching performance of Intel Optane memory and the capacity of a QLC NAND SSD, all on a single M.2 drive. It’s designed for desktop PCs and laptops looking for a noticeable performance boost without sacrificing large storage space. The 32GB Optane memory component acts as a smart, non-volatile cache that learns and accelerates frequently used applications, files, and system processes.

How It Works and Its Advantages

Rather than operating like a regular SSD, the Optane component in the H10 accelerates access to data stored on the QLC NAND SSD. It analyzes a user’s usage patterns and copies the most frequently accessed data to its ultra-fast 3D XPoint memory. This dramatically reduces system boot time, game load times, and application opening times. Meanwhile, the 512GB or 1TB QLC NAND SSD serves as the primary drive for all your files, documents, and media, providing cost-effective bulk storage.

Requirements and Installation

Due to its unique hybrid architecture, the Intel Optane Memory H10 has specific system requirements. It requires an M.2 slot with PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 support and is exclusively compatible with 8th Gen or newer Intel Core processors and the corresponding Intel chipsets (such as the 300 series). Installation requires enabling Intel Rapid Storage Technology and installing the Optane Memory software, which manages the intelligent caching system. For compatible systems, the H10 is an excellent choice to boost performance without having to invest in an expensive, high-capacity NVMe SSD.