M.2 vs SATA

[hp7909]

Spec-ing a new build & was wondering if any advantage, performance wise going for a M.2 SSD instead of a SATA SSD? Currently looking at 120GB Samsung 850 EVO series offerings.

Also have a 3-year old SanDisk Extreme SSD 120GB, would a newer gen SSDs be significantly/noticeably faster or can I keep it & (re)use in new build?

Its currently installed in a AMD FX spec PC. New PC will be Skylake i5.

 

[shamus21]

You will not see it real world and windows 10 will not make any difference. In bench marks yes. If you are on a budget just get a 256gb 850 EVO SSD for a boot drive.