Technical Snapshot

The Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with 3D QLC NAND flash and a NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 4,200 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 650,000 read IOPS and 700,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 4000 GB of storage, an endurance rating of 800 TBW, a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's P3 Plus product line, this drive targets enthusiast gamers, content creators, and workstation builders requiring high-bandwidth NVMe storage.

Use Case
Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility
M.2 2280 slot, NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — Crucial P3 Plus
Crucial P3 Plus

P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8

NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 3D QLC NAND · Up to 5,000 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 4000 GB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 5,000 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 4,200 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 800 TBW
MPNCT4000P3PSSD8
EAN649528918857
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
Sequential ReadUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 4,200 MB/s
Random Read IOPS650,000
Random Write IOPS700,000
NAND Type3D QLC NAND
ControllerPhison E21T
Endurance (TBW)800 TBW
MTBF1,500,000 hours
Warranty5 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications
Storage
Product LineP3 Plus
Capacity4000 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
NAND Type3D QLC NAND
ControllerPhison E21T
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 4,200 MB/s
Random Read IOPS650,000
Random Write IOPS700,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)800 TBW
MTBF1,500,000 hours
Warranty5 Years
Product
BrandCrucial
MPNCT4000P3PSSD8
EAN649528918857
Physical
Package Dimensions36.195 x 27.94 x 21.59 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 compatible with my motherboard?

The Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 uses a M.2 2280 form factor with NVMe PCIe 4.0 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 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 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 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8?

The Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 is rated for 800 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 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8?

The Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 delivers Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 4,200 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 650,000 read IOPS and 700,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 use?

The Crucial P3 Plus 4000GB M.2 2280 — CT4000P3PSSD8 uses 3D QLC NAND flash memory with 4000 GB storage capacity. QLC NAND provides excellent value for large-capacity storage.

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