PCIe Gen 4 vs Gen 3 Slots, Speeds

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PCIe compatibility and performance generates a LOT of confusion In Explaining PCIe Slots

pcie gen 4 in gen 3 slot The more lanes it has, the longer the interface Generally, long slots are compatible with short interface products For example, PCIe X16 slot

pcie 4 nvme in pcie 3 slot Essentially, PCIe is a data transfer bus The purpose of any bus is to offer a standardized physical structure -- the slot and electrical contacts