Technical Snapshot

The Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with 3D QLC NAND flash and a NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 3,000 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 220,000 read IOPS and 200,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 1000 GB of storage, an endurance rating of 220 TBW, a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's P3 product line, this drive is suited for gaming PCs, creative workstations, and general-purpose high-speed storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: M.2 2280 slot, NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Crucial P3

Crucial SSD

Crucial P3

P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8

Name: Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT1000P3SSD8

NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 3D QLC NAND · Up to 3,500 MB/s Read

Capacity 1000 GB

Seq Read Up to 3,500 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 3,000 MB/s

Endurance 220 TBW

MPNCT1000P3SSD8

EAN649528918796

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfaceNVMe PCIe 3.0 x4

Sequential ReadUp to 3,500 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 3,000 MB/s

Random Read IOPS220,000

Random Write IOPS200,000

NAND Type3D QLC NAND

ControllerPhison E21T

Endurance (TBW)220 TBW

MTBF1,500,000 hours

Warranty5 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications

Storage
Product Line	P3
Capacity	1000 GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4
NAND Type	3D QLC NAND
Controller	Phison E21T
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 3,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	220,000
Random Write IOPS	200,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	220 TBW
MTBF	1,500,000 hours
Warranty	5 Years
Product
Brand	Crucial
MPN	CT1000P3SSD8
EAN	649528918796
Physical
Weight	0.045 kg
Package Dimensions	37.465 x 27.94 x 24.13 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 compatible with my motherboard?

The Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 uses a M.2 2280 form factor with NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8?

The Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 is rated for 220 TBW with a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8?

The Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 delivers Up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and Up to 3,000 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 220,000 read IOPS and 200,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 use?

The Crucial P3 1000GB M.2 2280 — CT1000P3SSD8 uses 3D QLC NAND flash memory with 1000 GB storage capacity. QLC NAND provides excellent value for large-capacity storage.

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