CT960BX500SSD1
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| CT960BX500SSD1 | 960 | 1105 | 512 | 259 | 201.29 | 167.73 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| CT960BX500SSD1 | 960 | 1001 | 455 | 241 | 199.41 | 195.36 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| CT960BX500SSD1 | 960 | 843 | 170 | 317 | 159.46 | 196.45 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
The measurement of the CT960BX500SSD1 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the CT960BX500SSD1 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the CT960BX500SSD1 should be used.
The CT960BX500SSD1 is an SSD (Solid State Drive) from Crucial that belongs to the BX500 series. Here is the detailed information about this drive:
Description:
The Crucial BX500 is a budget-friendly SSD designed for users looking for a cost-effective, high-performance storage solution. The CT960BX500SSD1 offers a storage capacity of 960GB and utilizes the SATA III interface to provide increased speed and performance compared to traditional HDDs.
Technical details:
- Model Number: CT960BX500SSD1
- Storage capacity: 960 GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Memory Type: 3D NAND Flash
- Controller: SMI (Silicon Motion) Controller
- Sequential read performance: Up to 540 MB/s
- Sequential write speed: Up to 500 MB/s
- Random Read IOPS: Up to 45,000 IOPS
- Random Write IOPS: Up to 40,000 IOPS
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 1.8 million hours
- Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware encryption
- Weight: Approx. 45 g
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Features:
- Performance: The BX500 offers a significant performance boost over traditional HDDs. With sequential read and write speeds of up to 540 MB/s and 500 MB/s respectively, it improves system response and boot times.
- 3D NAND Flash: The use of 3D NAND flash memory technology improves the durability and performance of the SSD compared to older 2D NAND technologies.
- Encryption: Support for AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects your data from unauthorized access and increases security.
- Energy Efficiency: The SSD offers high energy efficiency and lower power consumption compared to mechanical hard drives, resulting in longer battery life on laptops.
- Extended Durability: The SSD is designed for long life and high reliability, making it ideal for everyday use.
Areas of application:
- Desktops: Ideal for desktop computers to improve performance by replacing traditional hard drives and providing faster boot times and improved application response.
- Laptops: Can be installed in laptops to extend battery life and increase system performance.
- Upgrade: A cost-effective option for users who want to upgrade their existing HDD to an SSD to benefit from faster performance and higher reliability.
- Multimedia applications: Well suited for storing and editing multimedia files such as videos, music and images due to the fast data access times.
- Gaming: Improved loading times and faster data processing make the BX500 also useful for gaming PCs where performance and fast response times are required.
Summary:
The Crucial CT960BX500SSD1 is a high-performance 960 GB 2.5-inch SSD that is characterized by its high speed, energy efficiency and reliability. It uses the SATA III interface and offers sequential read and write speeds of up to 540 MB/s and 500 MB/s respectively. With advanced 3D NAND flash technology and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, this SSD is suitable for a wide range of applications, including desktops, laptops and as a cost-effective upgrade from HDDs.
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CT960BX500SSD1 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 CT960BX500SSD1.
The CT960BX500SSD1 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the CT960BX500SSD1 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.