Drive comparison
CT500T500SSD8 vs MZ-V7E500
Crucial T500 0.5TB and Samsung 970 EVO 0.5TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Crucial
T500 0.5TB
CT500T500SSD8
PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280
$400.00
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Samsung
970 EVO 0.5TB
MZ-V7E500
PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe · M.2 2280
$229.00
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What differs between these models?
- Interface: CT500T500SSD8 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe; MZ-V7E500 lists PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe.
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
| Specification | CT500T500SSD8 | MZ-V7E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crucial | Samsung |
| Product family | T500 | 970 EVO |
| Model number | CT500T500SSD8 | MZ-V7E500 |
| Capacity (TB) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| NAND | TLC | Not recorded |
| Heatsink | Not included | Not recorded |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe | PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Endurance (TBW) | 300 | 300 |
| Sequential read (up to MB/s) | 7200 | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years or TBW limit, whichever comes first | Not recorded |
| Sequential write (up to MB/s) | 5700 | Not recorded |
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.
Manufacturer sources
CT500T500SSD8
Crucial T500 manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MZ-V7E500
Samsung 970 EVO manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.