Technical Snapshot

The Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with 3D TLC NAND flash and a NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 6,600 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 5,000 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 630,000 read IOPS and 700,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500 GB of storage, an endurance rating of 300 TBW, a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's P5 Plus 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 4.0 x4-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — Crucial P5 Plus
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P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8

NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 3D TLC NAND · Up to 6,600 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 500 GB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 6,600 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 5,000 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 300 TBW
MPNCT500P5PSSD8
EAN649528906656
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
Sequential ReadUp to 6,600 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 5,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS630,000
Random Write IOPS700,000
NAND Type3D TLC NAND
ControllerMicron DM02A1
Endurance (TBW)300 TBW
MTBF2,000,000 hours
Warranty5 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications
Storage
Product LineP5 Plus
Capacity500 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
NAND Type3D TLC NAND
ControllerMicron DM02A1
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 6,600 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 5,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS630,000
Random Write IOPS700,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)300 TBW
MTBF2,000,000 hours
Warranty5 Years
Product
BrandCrucial
MPNCT500P5PSSD8
EAN649528906656
Physical
Weight0.010 kg (estimated)
Package Dimensions10.0 x 8.0 x 1.0 cm (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 compatible with my motherboard?

The Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 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 P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 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 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8?

The Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 is rated for 300 TBW with a 2,000,000 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 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8?

The Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 delivers Up to 6,600 MB/s sequential read and Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 630,000 read IOPS and 700,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 use?

The Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 2280 — CT500P5PSSD8 uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory with 500 GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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