Crucial P5 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

CrucialPCIe 4.0desktop

PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 1TB · TLC

The Crucial P5 Plus 1TB offers dependable PCIe 4.0 performance at a budget-friendly price, making it a practical choice for mainstream builds. Sequential reads of 6,600 MB/s and writes of 5,000 MB/s deliver strong everyday performance powered by Micron's TLC NAND and an integrated DRAM cache. At approximately $70 for 1TB, it sits in the value sweet spot for DRAM-equipped Gen 4 drives, costing little more than DRAMless alternatives while offering better sustained write performance. The Crucial Storage Executive software enables drive management and monitoring. Micron's vertical integration means the NAND, controller firmware, and final product quality are all controlled under one roof. The drive is a solid choice as a primary OS drive, game storage, or PS5 expansion at a price that does not strain the budget. The five-year warranty and Micron's reliability track record add confidence. For users who want a step up from DRAMless and QLC budget drives without paying flagship prices, the P5 Plus 1TB delivers a balanced package of performance, endurance, and value from a trusted manufacturer.

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Overall

70

Performance

88

Value

76

Efficiency

Endurance

Endurance TBW600 TB
Warranty5 years

Performance

Sequential Read6,600 MB/s
Sequential Write5,000 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS720,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS600,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power4.5W

Storage

Capacity1,024 GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Form FactorM.2 2280
NAND TypeTLC
ControllerMicron Custom
DRAM CacheYes

Value

Price per TB$70/TB $/TB

Random

CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Read
1,280 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Write
1,100 MB/s

Real-World

Adobe Premiere Export
61.5 seconds
File Copy 50GB
17.2 seconds
Game Load Time Cyberpunk 2077
5.4 seconds

Sequential

CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Read
6,550 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Write
5,650 MB/s

Sustained

Sustained Write after SLC Cache
1,900 MB/s

Thermal

Max Temperature Under Load
64 °C

Use case fit

Gaming
78/100

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