NAND: CT500T500SSD8 lists TLC; SNV3S/500G lists 3D (cell type not specified).
Endurance (TBW): CT500T500SSD8 lists 300; SNV3S/500G lists 160.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): CT500T500SSD8 lists 7200; SNV3S/500G lists 5000.
Manufacturer limited warranty: CT500T500SSD8 lists 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first; SNV3S/500G lists 5 years or Percentage Used reaches 100%, whichever comes first.
Sequential write (up to MB/s): CT500T500SSD8 lists 5700; SNV3S/500G lists 3000.

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

Specifications side by side

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Manufacturer specifications for CT500T500SSD8 and SNV3S/500G
Specification	CT500T500SSD8	SNV3S/500G
Manufacturer	Crucial	Kingston
Product family	T500	NV3
Model number	CT500T500SSD8	SNV3S/500G
Capacity (TB)	0.5	0.5
NAND	TLC	3D (cell type not specified)
Heatsink	Not included	Not included
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Form factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Endurance (TBW)	300	160
Sequential read (up to MB/s)	7200	5000
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first	5 years or Percentage Used reaches 100%, whichever comes first
Sequential write (up to MB/s)	5700	3000
PCB sides	Not recorded	Single-sided

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 2026-09-08. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.