78

P5 Plus 2TB SSD

PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 2TB · TLC

$130

MSRP

62

NV2 1TB SSD

PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 1TB · QLC

$42

MSRP

Our verdict

The P5 Plus 2TB SSD takes the performance lead with a 26% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.

However, the NV2 1TB SSD tells a compelling value story. At $42 versus the P5 Plus 2TB SSD's $130 price tag, it costs 210% less while delivering performance that's only 26% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the NV2 1TB SSD is the smarter purchase. The P5 Plus 2TB SSD only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

P5 Plus 2TB SSD

26% faster overall

Best value for money

NV2 1TB SSD

14% better value per dollar

P5 Plus 2TB SSD best for

Raw performance

26% faster overall

Endurance

Endurance TBW
1,200 TB
320 TB
Warranty
5 years
3 years

Performance

Sequential Read
6,600 MB/s
3,500 MB/s
Sequential Write
5,000 MB/s
2,100 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS
720,000 IOPS
400,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS
600,000 IOPS
350,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power
5.0W
2.5W

Storage

Capacity
2,048 GB
1,024 GB
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Form Factor
M.2 2280
M.2 2280
NAND Type
TLC
QLC
Controller
Micron Custom
SM2267XT
DRAM Cache
Yes
No

Value

Price per TB
$65/TB
$42/TB

Frequently asked questions

Is the P5 Plus 2TB SSD worth $88 more than the NV2 1TB SSD?

It depends on your needs. The P5 Plus 2TB SSD scores 78 overall vs 62 for the NV2 1TB SSD. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the NV2 1TB SSD offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the P5 Plus 2TB SSD or NV2 1TB SSD?

The P5 Plus 2TB SSD delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The P5 Plus 2TB SSD provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the NV2 1TB SSD still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the NV2 1TB SSD handle 4K gaming?

The NV2 1TB SSD can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the P5 Plus 2TB SSD is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the P5 Plus 2TB SSD or NV2 1TB SSD?

Choose the NV2 1TB SSD if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the P5 Plus 2TB SSD if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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