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Crucial · PCIe 3.0 · 500 GB

Crucial P3 500GB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND

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

Performance
61
Perf / price
71
Capacity value
36
Amazon
$129
Crucial P3 500GB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND
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$129
Not currently available Updated Feb 23, 2026
Performance61.2
Performance / price71.2
Capacity value35.6
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Written analysis

Crucial P3 500GB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND at a glance

The Crucial P3 500GB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND is a 500 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 1900 MB/s write. Random throughput is 600K read IOPS and 650K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 61.2.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 110 TBW, or approximately 220 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $129, the drive costs $258.00 per TB. Performance / price is 71.2 and capacity value is 35.6. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
Crucial
SSD
Crucial P3 500GB PCIe Gen3 3D NAND
Part number
CT500P3SSD8
Model
CT500P3SSD8
Capacity
500 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$129
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Feb 23, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
3500 MB/s
Sequential write
1900 MB/s
Random read
600K IOPS
Random write
650K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$129
Price / TB
$258.00
Performance / price
71.2
Capacity value
35.6

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

Additional information

Also listed as
P3 500GB 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 500GB 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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