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Black M.2 2280 NVMe SSD circuit board with gold edge connector and black label

Crucial

Crucial P310 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe CT500P310SSD8

SKU CH-WH3F-CX3AX MPN CT500P310SSD8

500 GB internal SSD in M.2 2280 form factor with NVMe interface and 3500 MB/s write speed

  • Fast boot and load times with 3500 MB/s write speed
  • PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface enables high throughput
  • 500 GB capacity stores OS, apps and files
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits standard laptop slots
  • 3D NAND technology improves endurance and density

P310 500 GB NVMe drive for PC upgrades

The Crucial P310 is a 500 GB internal SSD built in the M.2 2280 form factor for PC compatibility. It uses 3D NAND flash memory and connects through an NVMe interface. This drive suits users adding primary storage or replacing a slower drive in a laptop or desktop.

PCIe Gen 4 x4 sets the throughput ceiling

The drive operates on a PCIe Gen 4 x4 link, which defines the maximum bandwidth available to the controller. System performance will not exceed the limits of this interface generation. Older platforms limited to PCIe Gen 3 will restrict the drive to lower transfer rates.

3500 MB/s sequential write determines fit

Rated sequential write speed reaches 3500 MB/s, a figure that directly affects large-file transfers and sustained workloads. Buyers needing significantly higher write throughput for intensive content creation should consider alternatives. This specification is the key metric for matching the drive to the workload.

How it compares

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Price $111.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which capacity of the Crucial P310 should I choose?

The P310 is offered here as a 500 GB model; choose it if that capacity matches the space you need for the operating system, applications and active projects.

What does the 3500 MB/s write speed mean once the drive is installed?

The 3500 MB/s figure is the sequential write peak over the PCIe 4.0 x4 link; sustained throughput in everyday workloads will be lower but still at that order of magnitude.

What interface does the CT500P310SSD8 use and what does it cap in practice?

It uses an NVMe interface over a PCIe 4.0 x4 connection, which caps the drive's maximum sequential transfer rate at the stated 3500 MB/s write and comparable read speeds.

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