NVMe vs SATA SSD
The difference between NVMe and SATA SSD disks directly impacts web hosting performance. In this guide, you will find a detailed comparison in terms of speed, IOPS, latency, and WordPress compatibility.
SATA SSD
550 MB/s
Max Read Speed
Speed Limit %15
- Old AHCI Protocol
- Single Queue
- Good for Archiving
Performance Leader
NVMe SSD
3500+ MB/s
Max Read Speed
Speed Limit %100
- Next-Gen NVMe Protocol
- 64K Multiple Queues
- Database Friendly (Low Latency)
Technical Comparison Table
| Feature | SATA SSD | NVMe SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Interface Communication path with motherboard |
SATA Cable | PCIe Socket (Direct) |
| Command Queue Simultaneously processable data queue |
1 Queue (32 Commands) | 64K Queues (64K Commands) |
|
Hardware Potential (IOPS) Operations per second capacity |
~100,000 (Limited) |
~1,000,000+ (High Power)
*Optimized limits per account
|
| Latency Response time |
~30-100 Microseconds | ~10 Microseconds |
Why is this important for Hosting?
Dynamic sites like WordPress send dozens of small read/write requests to the database on every page load. NVMe's high IOPS and low latency ensure your site opens without "lagging" at this exact moment.