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M.2 2280 internal SSD with silver heatsink, single-sided board, gold edge connector

Crucial

Crucial P510 CT1000P510SSD5-01 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-QM7R-RGZWF MPN CT1000P510SSD5-01

M.2 2280 1 TB NVMe drive with PCI-Express 5.0 speeds up to 11,000 MB/s read and 9,500 MB/s write, includes a heatsink

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 11,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast load times with up to 11,000 MB/s sequential read
  • Quick file saves at up to 9,500 MB/s sequential write
  • Fits laptops and desktops using M.2 2280 form factor
  • Cooler operation thanks to included heatsink
  • Lower power draw helps extend battery life

Crucial P510 1 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

The Crucial P510 is a 1 TB internal solid-state drive built for consumers who want faster load times and snappier system responsiveness. It uses 3D NAND flash and connects through a PCI-Express 5.0 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol. The drive fits both laptops and desktops, including the PS5 console. Its single-sided M.2 2280 layout keeps installation straightforward.

PCI-Express 5.0 with 11 000 MBps read speed

The decisive specification is the PCI-Express 5.0 interface delivering up to 11 000 MBps sequential read and 9 500 MBps sequential write. This bandwidth ceiling determines whether the drive can saturate a Gen5-capable motherboard or console slot. The controller operates without a dedicated DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer technology instead. An integrated heatsink helps sustain those speeds under load.

Single-sided M.2 2280 with integrated heatsink

The 2280 form factor and single-sided PCB allow the drive to slide into tight laptop bays and desktop M.2 slots without blocking adjacent components. The bundled heatsink dissipates heat from the controller and NAND, removing the need for a separate motherboard heatsink or aftermarket cooler. Power-efficient architecture reduces energy draw, which helps preserve battery life in portable systems. Micron's 45-year manufacturing heritage backs the drive's reliability.

How it compares

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

Price $152.99
Cheaper than about 57% 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 11,000 MB/s
Higher than about 92% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $152.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 56% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineP510
Model nameCT1000P510SSD5-01
Part numberCT1000P510SSD5-01
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 11,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size160 × 99 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 11000 MB/s read speed actually appear in everyday use?

The 11000 MB/s figure is the peak sequential read rate under ideal conditions; real-world speeds depend on the workload, controller overhead and system cooling.

What does the PCI-Express 5.0 interface mean for actual throughput?

PCI-Express 5.0 provides the electrical lanes that allow up to 11000 MB/s read and 9500 MB/s write; the drive uses NVMe 2.0 protocol on those lanes.

Does the included heatsink change the M.2 2280 height so it might not fit my laptop?

The drive is a single-sided M.2 2280 module with an attached heatsink; verify your device clearance before installing.

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