Crucial T500 1000GB

Specifications

Core

Capacity 1000 GB

Form Factor M.2 2280

Interface PCIe 4.0 x4

Performance

Seq Read 7300 MB/s

Seq Write 6800 MB/s

Price History

SSD Description

Quick Overview

What it is: Crucial's high-end Pro series PCIe 4.0 SSD with elite speeds.
Best for: Gaming with fast loads, content creation like video editing, demanding PC workloads.
Key strengths: 7300MB/s read and 6800MB/s write speeds; 600TBW endurance; 5-year warranty.
Limitations: Requires heatsink for sustained performance; not backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 full speed.

In Context

Tops PCIe 4.0 speed tier, nearing interface limits at ~7400MB/s max for larger models.
Edges WD Black SN850X in file copy and app loading tests by up to 10%.
Vs Crucial T700 (PCIe 5.0), offers ~60% of speeds but better compatibility with older systems.
600TBW endurance suits heavy use, with 1.5 million hours MTBF rating.

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