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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black label and gold edge connector

Crucial

Crucial CT500P3SSD8 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-REYW-TC3HF MPN CT500P3SSD8

500 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD delivers up to 3500 MB/s read and 1900 MB/s write for fast system performance

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe

Options 500GB P3

  • Fast boot and load times from up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking with up to 460,000 IOPS random write
  • Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits slim laptops and desktops
  • Reliable endurance using Micron 3D NAND technology
  • NVMe PCIe 3.0 interface delivers solid Gen3 performance

Product identity

The Crucial P3 500GB is an M.2 2280 NVMe drive built with Micron 3D NAND and a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential reads up to 3500 MBps and writes up to 1900 MBps for everyday computing workloads.

Fit and alternatives

This drive suits builders upgrading a laptop or desktop that supports PCIe 3.0 NVMe and wants a capacity of 500GB. Systems limited to PCIe 2.0 or older M.2 slots will not reach the rated speeds.

Deciding specification

The PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface determines whether the drive can operate at its rated 3500 MBps read and 1900 MBps write performance. Verify the host slot specification before purchase.

Highlights

  • Fast boot and load times from up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking with up to 460,000 IOPS random write
  • Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits slim laptops and desktops
  • Reliable endurance using Micron 3D NAND technology
  • NVMe PCIe 3.0 interface delivers solid Gen3 performance

Specifications

BrandCrucial
SeriesP3
ModelCT500P3SSD8
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe
ProtocolNVMe
Max Sequential ReadUp to 3500 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 1900 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 350,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 460,000 IOPS
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size132 × 104 × 20 mm

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Questions about this item

Which capacity should I pick from the P3 line-up?

The P3 series spans 500GB up to 4TB; this model is the 500GB entry point and suits light OS plus app installs.

What does the 3500 MBps read figure deliver in daily use?

It enables quick Windows boots, fast game level loads and snappy large-file opens on a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot.

How does the PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface limit real-world speed?

The four-lane Gen 3 link caps sequential transfers near 3500 MBps read and 1900 MBps write, matching this drive's rated peaks.

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