CT500P5SSD8
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| CT500P5SSD8 | 500 | 5707 | 1703 | 2696 | 449.11 | 412.31 | 0.08 | 0.03 |
| CT500P5SSD8 | 500 | 5200 | 1566 | 2435 | 469.54 | 445.82 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
The measurement of the CT500P5SSD8 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the CT500P5SSD8 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the CT500P5SSD8 should be used.
Of course, I will give you a comprehensive review of the Crucial CT500P5SSD8.
General description
The Crucial CT500P5SSD8 is an M.2-2280 NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) solid state drive (SSD) designed for use in PCs and laptops. It offers high performance and reliability for applications that require fast data management and access. This SSD is part of Crucial's P5 series, which is known for its good balance of price and performance.
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 GB – This is the storage capacity of the SSD, which is suitable for various applications, including storing operating systems, programs and personal data.
2. Form factor:
- M.2-2280 – This describes the physical size and form factor of the SSD. M.2-2280 is the standard for many modern SSDs and means that the SSD is 22mm wide and 80mm long.
3. Interface:
- NVMe 1.3 – The NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) standard enables faster data transfer compared to older interfaces such as SATA. Version 1.3 provides improved performance and lower latency.
4. Memory chip technology:
- 3D NAND Flash – The SSD uses 3D NAND flash memory technology, in which memory cells are stacked in multiple layers. This results in higher storage density and better performance compared to older 2D NAND technologies.
5. Reading speed:
- Up to 3400 MB/s – This describes the maximum speed at which data can be read from the SSD. This enables fast boot times and quick loading of applications.
6. Write speed:
- Up to 3000 MB/s – This describes the maximum speed at which data can be written to the SSD. This improves performance when working with large files and running memory-intensive applications.
7. Reliability:
- TBW (Total Bytes Written): The TBW indicates how much data can be written to the SSD before the cells are worn out. The CT500P5SSD8 has a TBW of up to 300 TBW.
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): This metric indicates the average time expected between failures of the SSD. The CT500P5SSD8 has an MTBF of up to 1.8 million hours.
8. Form factor:
- M.2 2280 – Standard size for many modern laptops and desktop PCs.
9. Security features:
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption – This ensures that the data stored on the SSD is safe by protecting it with strong encryption.
10. Warranty:
- 5-Year Limited Warranty – Crucial offers a 5-year warranty that covers defects or failures that occur during the warranty period.
Features
- High performance: Thanks to the NVMe interface and fast read and write speeds, the CT500P5SSD8 offers excellent performance for a wide range of applications, from everyday computing to demanding data processing.
- Energy Efficiency: The SSD is energy efficient, which is especially important for mobile devices such as laptops as it extends battery life.
- Thermal Management: The SSD is designed to remain stable at high speeds and has built-in thermal management to prevent overheating.
- Error correction: The SSD contains error correction technology (ECC - Error Correction Code) that ensures that data remains correct during storage.
Scope
- PCs and laptops: The CT500P5SSD8 is ideal for use in desktop PCs and laptops that have an M.2 NVMe slot. It offers a noticeable performance increase compared to traditional HDDs or SATA SSDs.
- Upgrade: For users looking to upgrade their existing systems, the CT500P5SSD8 offers a cost-effective way to increase system speed.
- Gaming: Thanks to its high speed, the SSD is also suitable for gamers as it enables fast loading times for games and improves the overall gaming experience.
- Creative work: For applications that process large amounts of data, such as video editing or 3D modeling, the CT500P5SSD8 offers fast performance that accelerates workflow.
In summary, the Crucial CT500P5SSD8 is a powerful and reliable NVMe SSD that is well suited for a wide range of applications, from everyday use to demanding computing.
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CT500P5SSD8 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of CT500P5SSD8.
The CT500P5SSD8 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the CT500P5SSD8 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.