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Apple SSD AP1024

The Apple SSD AP1024 is a built-in NVMe class SSD found in several Apple computers including the 15-inch MB Pro (2019). As it is permanently attached to the computer's motherboard, the 1 TB drive is non-removable. The AP1024 makes use of hardware encryption the Apple T2 chip is responsible for.

The drive's performance is mid-range to high-end as of H2 2019 and H1 2020. It is assumed the AP1024 is connected via four PCI-Express 3.0 lanes with theoretical throughput of up to 3.9 GB/s.

Apple sources SSDs from several OEMs including Samsung, Toshiba/Kioxia, Sandisk. To figure out the exact spec of a AP1024, please use HWINFO or a similar app.

Here is our opinion on the product:

.... Thanks to the powerful components and especially the fast PCIe-SSD, the iMac is a very responsive system - Apple iMac (27-inch, Mid 2020) Review from 2020

TypeSSD
SizeSoldered
Capacity1024 GB
InterfaceOther
ControllerApple
Announced14.12.2017

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - DiskSpd
19.3 pt (27%)
64 GB eMMC Flash
2.32 -88%
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Silicon Motion AZW 256G M.228 NVMe 4X 200725 D
18.8 -3%
Netac S930E8/256GPN
18.9 -2%
WDC PC SN520 SDAPMUW-256G
19 -2%
WDC PC SN520 SDAPMUW-512
19.1 -1%
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
19.1 -1%
Kingston OM3PDP3512B
19.2 -1%
WDC PC SN530 SDBPTPZ-256G
19.2 -1%
WDC PC SN530 SDBQNPZ-512G
19.3 0%
Toshiba KIOXIA KBG4AZNV512G M.2 2280 OPAL
19.3 0%
Apple SSD AP1024
19.3
Samsung SSD 950 Pro 512GB m.2 NVMe
19.4 1%
Kingston KC2500 1 TB SKC2500M81000G
19.5 1%
Samsung PM991 MZALQ256HAJD
19.6 2%
Kingston OM8PDP3512B-AI1
19.8 3%
Kingston OM8PDP3256B
19.8 3%
Samsung PM991 MZALQ512HALU
19.9 3%
Phison 512GB PA6620060U
19.9 3%
Netac S930E 1TB
20 4%
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT256G
20.1 4%
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Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB MZVL72T0HDLB
71.7 272%
0%
100%
DiskSpd - DiskSpd 4k_q1t1_write
46 MB/s (11%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd 4k_q1t1_read
8.2 MB/s (2%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd 4k_q32t16_write
1208 MB/s (25%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd 4k_q32t16_read
1017 MB/s (17%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd seq_write
1718 MB/s (21%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd seq_read
1523 MB/s (27%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd seq_q8t1_write
2355 MB/s (21%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd seq_q8t1_read
2964 MB/s (22%)
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DiskSpd - DiskSpd Loop seq_q8t1_read
2891 MB/s (22%)
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Apple iMac 27 Mid 2020 Review: The All-in-One gets a matte display

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 in review: Still a very good multimedia laptop in 2020?

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Intel Core i9-9980HK | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 15.40" | 1.8 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz i9, Vega 20) Laptop Review

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz i9, Vega 20) Laptop Review

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Intel Core i9-8950HK | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

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  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20

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   » The optional Upgrades for the Apple iMac 27 are not worth it

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Сергей Тарасов (Update: 2021-04-26)