SSD controller - Intel Z77 vs. Marvell 9128?

[CubsWin]

I am installing a new Samsung 930 SSD to an ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard and I have the option of using either Intel Z77 6.0 GB/s or Marvell 9128 6.0 GB/s. What is the difference between the two and which one would give better performance?

 

[Dereck47]

You will get maximum performance with your SSD connected to the native Intel 6Gb/s ports.

You will get reduced performance with your SSD on the Marvell 6Gb/s ports.
The Marvell 9128 controller has a maximum data bandwidth of PCIe x1 at 5Gb/s (500MB/s).

 

[JohnnyLucky]

^5 +1 what Dereck47 said. Use Intel

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

Yes the Intel® controller is the much better option. I don't know why they didn't include a second Intel controller over using the Marvell.


Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[CubsWin]

Best answer selected by CubsWin.

 

[CubsWin]

Thanks guys.