Force MP500
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Force MP500 | 240 | 3004 | 1268 | 954 | 432.66 | 368.19 | 0.15 | 0.04 |
| Force MP500 | 120 | 2166 | 1027 | 625 | 279.76 | 228.93 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Force MP500 | 120 | 1712 | 638 | 595 | 217.59 | 185.25 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
The measurement of the Force MP500 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Force MP500 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Force MP500 should be used.
The Force MP500 is a series of solid-state drives (SSDs) from Corsair that are designed for high performance and reliability. The MP500 series is one of the higher-performance SSDs and is designed to offer high data transfer rates, which are particularly beneficial for gaming and demanding applications. Here are the comprehensive details of the Corsair Force MP500:
Technical details
1. Capacities:
- 120GB, 240GB, 480GB: The Force MP500 series offers different capacity options to meet different storage needs.
2. Form factor:
- M.2 2280: The M.2 2280 form factor is standard for NVMe SSDs and offers a compact design that is ideal for modern laptops and desktop PCs.
3. Interface:
- PCIe 3.0 x4: The MP500 uses the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, which enables a higher data transfer rate than SATA. This results in significantly better performance in data transfer and access speeds.
4. Protocol:
- NVMe 1.1: The SSD uses the NVMe protocol, which is optimized for using the PCIe interface and is superior to SATA SSDs in terms of latency and speed.
5. Reading speed:
- Up to 3,000 MB/s: The maximum sequential read speed can reach up to 3,000 MB/s, enabling very fast data transfer.
6. Write speed:
- Up to 2,400 MB/s: The maximum sequential write speed can be up to 2,400 MB/s, ensuring fast storage and transfer of large amounts of data.
7. 4K IOPS:
- Up to 300,000 IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): This number describes the number of input/output operations per second that the SSD can perform in random access. This is especially important for running applications and loading games.
8. Controller:
- Phison PS5007-E7: The controller is a key component of the SSD and affects its performance and reliability. The Phison PS5007-E7 is known for its high performance and efficiency in managing data.
9. NAND-Typ:
- TLC (Triple-Level Cell): The MP500 uses TLC NAND flash, which offers a good balance between cost, capacity and performance.
10. DRAM Cache:
- Yes: The SSD is equipped with a DRAM cache that improves performance during random read and write operations.
11. Power consumption:
- Operation: About 4-6 watts
- Idle: About 1 watt
12. Operating and storage temperature:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
13. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Approximately 1,500,000 hours, indicating high reliability and durability.
14. Warranty:
- 5 years: Corsair offers a 5-year warranty on the Force MP500 series, which underlines the manufacturer's reliability and confidence in the product.
Features
1. High performance:
- Fast read and write speeds: The high sequential read and write speeds make the SSD ideal for applications that need to process large amounts of data quickly, such as games, multimedia applications and databases.
2. NVMe support:
- Optimized Performance: The NVMe protocol allows the SSD to take full advantage of the PCIe interface, resulting in lower latency and higher IOPS performance.
3. Compact design:
- M.2 2280: The compact M.2 design makes it easy to integrate into modern laptops and desktop PCs without requiring additional space.
4. DRAM Cache:
- Improved Performance: DRAM cache improves random access performance and helps increase the overall speed of the SSD.
5. High reliability:
- Long lifespan: With an MTBF of approximately 1,500,000 hours and a 5-year warranty, the SSD offers high reliability and longevity.
Areas of application
1. Gaming:
- High Performance for Gaming: Fast read and write speeds improve game loading times and overall performance, which is especially beneficial for gamers.
2. Multimedia applications:
- Large file editing: Ideal for editing high-resolution videos, photos and other large media files as it offers fast data transfer rates.
3. Desktop-PCs:
- System drive: The SSD is ideal as a system drive for fast boot times of the operating system and applications.
4. Laptops:
- Upgrade for higher performance: The Force MP500 can be used as an upgrade for laptops to improve performance and responsiveness.
5. Data-intensive applications:
- Databases and virtualization: Due to its high IOPS performance and speed, the SSD is suitable for use in databases, virtualization environments and other demanding applications.
Conclusion
The Corsair Force MP500 is a high-performance NVMe SSD that offers high data transfer rates and reliable performance. With capacities ranging from 120 GB to 480 GB and speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s read and 2,400 MB/s write, it is ideal for applications that require high performance and fast data access. The use of the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and the NVMe 1.1 protocol, together with a powerful DRAM cache, makes this SSD an excellent choice for gaming, multimedia applications and general storage needs in modern computers.
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Force MP500 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 Force MP500.
The Force MP500 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Force MP500 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.