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Crucial

Crucial P3 Plus CT1000P3PSSD8 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-D9VG-9QAV4 MPN CT1000P3PSSD8

M.2 2280 internal SSD delivering 1 TB of 3D NAND storage with PCIe 4.0 NVMe speeds up to 5000 MB/s read and 3600 MB/s write

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 1TB P3 Plus

  • Sequential reads up to 5000 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential writes up to 3600 MB/s speed up large file transfers
  • Random reads up to 650000 IOPS improve responsiveness in multitasking
  • Random writes up to 800000 IOPS accelerate application installs and updates
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface with backward compatibility to Gen3 systems

1TB NVMe drive for consumer PCs

The Crucial P3 Plus CT1000P3PSSD8 is a 1TB internal SSD built for consumer workloads. It uses Micron 3D NAND and connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface in the M.2 2280 form factor. The drive delivers sequential reads up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 3600 MBps.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous operation the drive maintains the rated sequential speeds of 5000 MBps read and 3600 MBps write. Random performance reaches 650000 IOPS for reads and 800000 IOPS for writes. The manufacturer highlights a 43 percent advantage over the fastest Gen3 NVMe SSDs during extended transfers.

PCIe 4.0 x4 practical limits

The NVMe drive operates at PCIe 4.0 x4 and remains backward compatible with Gen3 slots. Peak throughput is constrained by the four-lane 4.0 interface, so the 5000 MBps ceiling cannot be exceeded on this standard. Gen3 systems will limit the drive to their lower bandwidth.

How it compares

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

Price $75.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 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 $75.99 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 nameCT1000P3PSSD8
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 650,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 800,000 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 size137 × 95 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this M.2 2280 drive fit in my laptop's single PCIe 4.0 slot?

Yes, the M.2 2280 form factor matches the standard slot length and the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface is fully backward compatible with Gen3 systems.

Do I need a heatsink for sustained 5000 MB/s reads?

The drive uses Micron 3D NAND and is rated for up to 5000 MB/s sequential read without requiring an aftermarket heatsink in typical consumer workloads.

What real-world benefit does the 800,000 IOPS random write give me?

That 800,000 IOPS random write figure translates to snappy application launches, fast game level loads and responsive multitasking on a 1TB NVMe drive.

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