Interface: CT500T500SSD8 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe; MZ-V7S500 lists PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): CT500T500SSD8 lists 7200; MZ-V7S500 lists 3500.

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 CT500T500SSD8 and MZ-V7S500
Specification	CT500T500SSD8	MZ-V7S500
Manufacturer	Crucial	Samsung
Product family	T500	970 EVO Plus
Model number	CT500T500SSD8	MZ-V7S500
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	3500
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)	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.

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.