Technical Snapshot

The Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with 3D TLC NAND flash and a NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 3,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 3,000 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 430,000 read IOPS and 510,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 250 GB of storage, an endurance rating of 150 TBW, a 1,800,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's P5 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 P5

Crucial SSD

Crucial P5

P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8

Name: Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT250P5SSD8

NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 3D TLC NAND · Up to 3,400 MB/s Read

Capacity 250 GB

Seq Read Up to 3,400 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 3,000 MB/s

Endurance 150 TBW

MPNCT250P5SSD8

EAN649528823236

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfaceNVMe PCIe 3.0 x4

Sequential ReadUp to 3,400 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 3,000 MB/s

Random Read IOPS430,000

Random Write IOPS510,000

NAND Type3D TLC NAND

ControllerMicron DM01B2

Endurance (TBW)150 TBW

MTBF1,800,000 hours

Warranty5 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications

Storage
Product Line	P5
Capacity	250 GB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4
NAND Type	3D TLC NAND
Controller	Micron DM01B2
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 3,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	430,000
Random Write IOPS	510,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	150 TBW
MTBF	1,800,000 hours
Warranty	5 Years
Product
Brand	Crucial
MPN	CT250P5SSD8
EAN	649528823236
Physical
Weight	0.010 kg (estimated)
Package Dimensions	10.0 x 8.0 x 1.0 cm (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 compatible with my motherboard?

The Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 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 P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 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 P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8?

The Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 is rated for 150 TBW with a 1,800,000 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 P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8?

The Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 delivers Up to 3,400 MB/s sequential read and Up to 3,000 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 430,000 read IOPS and 510,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 use?

The Crucial P5 250GB M.2 2280 — CT250P5SSD8 uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory with 250 GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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