What is PCIe Gen5?

PCIe Gen5 (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Generation 5) is the fifth generation of the PCIe serial expansion bus standard. It doubles the bandwidth of PCIe Gen4, offering up to 32 GT/s (Gigatransfers per second) per lane. It is commonly used to connect high-performance devices such as GPUs, SSDs, and network adapters to a computer's motherboard, enabling faster data transfer rates and improved system performance. This generation supports demanding applications like AI, machine learning, and high-end gaming.