Interface: CT500T500SSD8 lists PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe; MZ-V8V500 lists PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe.
Sequential read (up to MB/s): CT500T500SSD8 lists 7200; MZ-V8V500 lists 3100.
Sequential write (up to MB/s): CT500T500SSD8 lists 5700; MZ-V8V500 lists 2600.

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

Show differences only

Manufacturer specifications for CT500T500SSD8 and MZ-V8V500
Specification	CT500T500SSD8	MZ-V8V500
Manufacturer	Crucial	Samsung
Product family	T500	980
Model number	CT500T500SSD8	MZ-V8V500
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	3100
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	2600

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.