Crucial_CT120M500SSD3
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 | 120 | 778 | 466 | 139 | 26.04 | 90.68 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 | 120 | 736 | 392 | 120 | 203.54 | 119.86 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 should be used.
Crucial_CT120M500SSD3
The Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 is a Solid State Drive (SSD) from Crucial designed for a fast and reliable storage solution in computers. It belongs to the M500 series, known for its performance and robustness. Here is a detailed description of this model, including technical details, features and areas of application:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 120 GB (Gigabytes)
2. Form factor:
- 2.5 inches (standard form factor for internal SSDs)
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
4. Controllers:
- Crucial/Micron controllers
5. Memory chips:
- NAND flash memory, typically MLC (Multi-Level Cell) NAND, in the M500 series
6. Read/Write speeds:
- Maximum read speed: Up to 500 MB/s
- Maximum write speed: Up to 130 MB/s
7. IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second):
- Maximum Read IOPS: Up to 66,000 IOPS
- Maximum write IOPS: Up to 40,000 IOPS
8. Encryption:
- AES 256-bit encryption: Hardware-based encryption for additional security
9. Operating temperature:
- Typically from 0°C to 70°C
10. Storage temperature:
- Typically from -40°C to 85°C
11. Lifespan:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1.2 million hours
12. TRIM support:
- Supports TRIM to maintain SSD performance over time
13. Warranty:
- Typically 3 years manufacturer warranty
Features
1. High performance:
- The SSD offers a maximum read speed of up to 500 MB/s and a write speed of up to 130 MB/s, resulting in fast boot times, reduced application loading times and overall improved system performance.
2. Energy efficiency:
- SSDs are more energy efficient compared to traditional hard drives, resulting in longer battery life in laptops and lower power consumption in desktops.
3. Robustness:
- Compared to mechanical hard drives, SSDs are more resistant to shock and vibration because they contain no moving parts.
4. Encryption and security:
- The integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects your data from unauthorized access and provides additional security.
5. TRIM support:
- TRIM ensures that the SSD regularly cleans up the free memory cells to maintain the long-term performance of the drive.
6. Silent operation:
- SSDs operate without moving parts, which means they can operate almost silently.
Areas of application
1. System drive:
- Ideal as a main drive for operating systems to ensure fast boot times and responsive system performance.
2. Upgrade for older systems:
- A cost-effective way to significantly improve the performance of older computers by replacing a traditional hard drive with an SSD.
3. Application and game data:
- Great for installing and running programs and games as the fast read and write speeds reduce loading times.
4. Mobile devices:
- Well suited for laptops and other portable devices due to their robustness, energy efficiency and low noise.
5. Backup solutions:
- Useful for storing and backing up important data as SSDs can access data quickly and provide high reliability.
Summary
The Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 is a 120 GB SSD in 2.5-inch format that stands out for its high performance with read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 130 MB/s. With the SATA III interface and support for TRIM, it offers solid performance for fast boot times and application launches. The SSD is energy efficient, virtually silent and robust against shocks and vibrations. The integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption provides additional security. Ideal for system upgrades, applications and as a main drive in mobile devices. The 3-year warranty and the high MTBF of around 1.2 million hours underline its reliability.
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Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 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 Crucial_CT120M500SSD3.
The Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Crucial_CT120M500SSD3 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.