Interface: CT4000T500SSD5 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe; MZ-VAP4T0 lists PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): CT4000T500SSD5 lists 7000; MZ-VAP4T0 lists 14800.
Sequential write (up to MB/s): CT4000T500SSD5 lists 6900; MZ-VAP4T0 lists 13400.

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

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Manufacturer specifications for CT4000T500SSD5 and MZ-VAP4T0
Specification	CT4000T500SSD5	MZ-VAP4T0
Manufacturer	Crucial	Samsung
Product family	T500	9100 PRO
Model number	CT4000T500SSD5	MZ-VAP4T0
Capacity (TB)	4	4
NAND	TLC	Not recorded
Heatsink	Included	Not recorded
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe	PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0
Form factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Endurance (TBW)	2400	2400
Sequential read (up to MB/s)	7000	14800
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first
Sequential write (up to MB/s)	6900	13400

Compatibility and buying checks

Sequential speeds are manufacturer maxima, not measured game load times. Check your PCIe generation, M.2 dimensions and cooling clearance. The lower of the time or endurance limit normally governs a limited SSD warranty.
Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.