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Crucial

Crucial T700 1TB Gen5 NVMe M.2 internal SSD

SKU CH-VMDZ-8K4GN

PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with 1 TB capacity, up to 11,700 MB/s sequential reads and 9,500 MB/s writes, DirectStorage support, Micron 232-layer TLC NAND, requires motherboard heatsink

  • Sequential reads up to 11,700 MB/s for rapid data access
  • Sequential writes up to 9,500 MB/s for swift file transfers
  • DirectStorage support cuts texture render times by 60%
  • Micron 232-layer TLC NAND built in-house for high density
  • Works with motherboard heatsinks on Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 platforms

Crucial T700 1TB Gen5 NVMe SSD

The Crucial T700 is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe internal solid-state drive built with Micron 232-layer TLC NAND. It targets gamers, photographers, video editors and designers who need maximum throughput for large assets and heavy workloads. The drive installs in a standard M.2 slot and requires a motherboard heatsink or alternate cooling for optimal operation. It is backward compatible with Gen3 and Gen4 platforms.

Capacity headroom at 1TB and PCIe 5.0 speeds

The 1TB model delivers sequential reads up to 11,700 MB/s and writes up to 9,500 MB/s with random performance reaching 1,500K IOPS. This bandwidth comfortably handles UHD and 8K+ media editing, 3D rendering and DirectStorage gaming texture streams. Headroom narrows when sustained writes exceed the SLC cache or when airflow is insufficient, causing thermal throttling to protect the controller.

Upgrading from Gen4 NVMe and when the jump pays off

Moving from a Gen4 drive roughly doubles sequential bandwidth, cutting load times and reducing CPU utilisation by up to 99% in DirectStorage titles. The upgrade is worth it for workflows that saturate Gen4 limits — large video timelines, massive game asset streaming or concurrent heavy workloads. For everyday office use or lighter gaming the extra speed may not be noticeable.

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Price $198.99
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Questions about this item

Will this drive work in a PCIe 4.0 motherboard slot?

Yes, the Crucial T700 is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 motherboards, though it will run at the slot's maximum speed rather than the rated 11,700 MB/s.

Does the drive come with its own heatsink?

This version requires a motherboard heatsink or an aftermarket cooler; it must be installed with one to maintain optimal performance and prevent thermal throttling.

What CPU platforms are officially supported for full Gen5 speed?

The drive is optimized for Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots.

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