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Crucial

Crucial CT2000P3PSSD8 2TB internal SSD

SKU CH-KEK7-A1E04 MPN CT2000P3PSSD8

2TB M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCIe 4.0 NVMe reaching 5000 MB/s read and 4200 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 2TB P3 Plus

  • Sequential reads up to 5000 MB/s accelerate large-file workflows
  • Sequential writes up to 4200 MB/s keep content creation moving
  • 4 KB random reads up to 680000 IOPS sharpen app responsiveness
  • 4 KB random writes up to 850000 IOPS sustain heavy multitasking
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface unlocks full 3D NAND performance

Capacity and Interface

The Crucial P3 Plus 2TB M.2 2280 internal SSD uses PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe to deliver up to 5000 MBps sequential read and 4200 MBps sequential write speeds. It targets consumer workloads such as gaming, content creation and everyday computing where fast storage improves responsiveness.

PCIe 4.0 Interface Limits

The drive operates on the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe interface, which caps its maximum throughput at the rated sequential speeds. It remains backward compatible with Gen3 slots, though performance will scale down to the older bus limits. Random read reaches 680000 IOPS and random write reaches 850000 IOPS within the same interface constraints.

Sequential Read Speed Decides Fit

The up to 5000 MBps maximum sequential read is the single specification that determines whether this part matches a workload needing high sustained throughput. If the system can use PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes, the drive delivers its full rated speed for large file transfers and application loading.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $160.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $80.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineP3 Plus
Model nameCT2000P3PSSD8
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,200 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 680,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 850,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size130 × 95 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2TB P3 Plus or a different capacity for my build?

The P3 Plus is sold here as a single 2TB model, so choose it if you need that capacity; other capacities would be separate SKUs not covered by this listing.

What does the 5000 MBps sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my PC?

That is the peak sequential read speed the controller can reach on a PCIe 4.0 x4 link; real-world throughput depends on workload, queue depth and thermal conditions inside your chassis.

How does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface limit performance in practice?

The x4 lane width caps theoretical bandwidth at the PCIe 4.0 rate, so the drive cannot exceed its rated 5000 MBps read and 4200 MBps write even on a faster platform.

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