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Crucial · PCIe 3.0 · 1000 GB

Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND

M.2 2280 · QLC NAND · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance
63
Perf / price
36
Capacity value
36
Amazon
$260
Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND
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$260
Not currently available Updated Jul 6, 2026
Performance62.5
Performance / price36.1
Capacity value36.1
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Written analysis

Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND at a glance

The Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3. The controller is Phison PS5021-E21T. Flash type is QLC 176-layer. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 3500 MB/s read and 3000 MB/s write. Random throughput is 650K read IOPS and 730K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 62.5.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 220 TBW, or approximately 220 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $260, the drive costs $259.99 per TB. Performance / price is 36.1 and capacity value is 36.1. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Crucial
SSD
Crucial P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND
Part number
CT1000P3SSD8
Model
CT1000P3SSD8
Capacity
1000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$260
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Jul 6, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
3500 MB/s
Sequential write
3000 MB/s
Random read
650K IOPS
Random write
730K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$260
Price / TB
$259.99
Performance / price
36.1
Capacity value
36.1

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Interface generation
PCIe 3.0
Controller
Phison PS5021-E21T
NAND
QLC 176-layer
Process
12.0
Cache type
Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM
Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM capacity
64 MB
DRAM speed
2000 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
220 TBW
Endurance / TB
220 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
P3 1TB PCIe Gen3 3D
Color
Black

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Fast Everyday Performance: Delivers up to 3,500MB/s for quicker bootups, app launches, and file transfers

Spacious 1TB Capacity: Provides space for essential apps, documents, and media with efficient Gen3 NVMe performance for home users

Broad Compatibility: Works with PCIe Gen2-enabled desktops and laptops for easy system upgrades at home

Proven Durability: Built with Micron 3D NAND and rated for over 1.5 million hours MTTF for long-lasting durability

Trusted Micron Quality: Backed by one of the world’s leading flash storage manufacturers for dependable home user performance

Acronis True Image and Adobe Software Bundle Included: Comes with Acronis cloning software for easy data recovery and transfers, plus a one-month Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps subscription for creative photo, video, 3D projects and more

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