Frequently Asked Questions

The following FAQ list was generated using standard responses provided to PCI-SIG members by Technical Support and PCI-SIG Administration. For questions relative to the PCI Specifications, please reference the specifications themselves as the authoritative text. 

PCI Express - 7.0

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When will the PCIe 7.0 specification be finalized?

The forthcoming PCIe 7.0 specification is planned for 2025.  
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What is the expected data rate for the PCI-SIG 7.0 specification?

The PCIe 7.0 specification is targeted to double the data rate of the PCIe 6.0 specification (64 GT/s) to 128 GT/s.
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What are the feature goals for the PCIe 7.0 specification?

PCI-SIG technical workgroups will be developing the PCIe 7.0 specification with the following feature goals:

  • Delivering 128 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 512 GB/s bi-directionally via x16 configuration
  • Utilizing PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation with 4 levels) signaling
  • Focusing on the channel parameters and reach
  • Continuing to deliver the low-latency and high-reliability targets
  • Improving power efficiency
  • Maintaining backwards compatibility with all previous generations of PCIe technology
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What markets will PCIe 7.0 specification address?

PCIe 7.0 technology will expand the PCI-SIG roadmap to include data-intensive applications and markets, including 800 Gig Ethernet, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), High Performance Computing (HPC), Quantum Computing, Hyperscale Data Centers and Cloud.