2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
Crucial T500 2TB NVMe SSD – CT2000T500SSD8
The Crucial T500 2TB CT2000T500SSD8 is a 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD rated up to 7,400MB/s read, 7,000MB/s write and 1,200TBW endurance.
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Read / write
- 7,400 / 7,000MB/s
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Thermal
- No factory heatsink
High-performance Gen4 storage for a motherboard-cooled build
The Crucial T500 2TB CT2000T500SSD8 is designed for compatible desktops and laptops with an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Its capacity-specific speed and endurance profile support fast system storage, gaming and creative project work. This exact SKU has no factory heatsink, so confirm the host's compatible thermal solution before installation.
7,400/7,000MB/s profile
This exact 2TB model is rated up to 7,400MB/s sequential read and 7,000MB/s sequential write.
Capacity-specific random IOPS
Crucial publishes up to 1,180K random-read and 1,440K random-write IOPS for this 2TB model.
1,200TBW endurance
The selected 2TB capacity carries a 1,200TBW endurance rating.
Gen4 NVMe interface
The M.2 2280 drive uses PCIe 4.0 NVMe and requires a compatible host slot.
Host thermal flexibility
The bare-drive variant allows use with a compatible motherboard or alternate M.2 heatsink.
Five-year limited warranty
Crucial's limited warranty runs for five years or until 1,200TBW is reached, whichever comes first.
Who is the Crucial T500 2TB best for?
A strong choice for
- Compatible PCIe Gen4 desktop systems
- High-performance system and application storage
- PC gaming libraries
- Photo, video and 3D project files
- Motherboards with an integrated M.2 heatsink
Consider another model if you need
- Your system lacks an M.2 2280 NVMe slot
- You do not have a compatible cooling solution
- Your host is limited to a lower PCIe generation and cannot use full Gen4 performance
- Your workload requires endurance above 1,200TBW
Key specifications
- Model
- CT2000T500SSD8
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Sequential read
- Up to 7,400MB/s
- Sequential write
- Up to 7,000MB/s
- Random read / write
- 1,180K read / 1,440K write IOPS
- Endurance
- 1,200TBW
- Heatsink
- No factory heatsink
- Dimensions
- 3.15 × 0.86 × 0.09 in
- Weight
- 0.86 oz
- Security
- TCG Opal 2.01
- Warranty
- 5-year limited
Full technical specifications
Capacity and performance
| Model | CT2000T500SSD8 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial T500 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Drive type | Internal solid-state drive |
| Sequential read | Up to 7,400MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 7,000MB/s |
| Random read | Up to 1,180K IOPS |
| Random write | Up to 1,440K IOPS |
| Endurance | 1,200TBW |
Interface, form factor and thermal design
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Heatsink | No factory heatsink |
| Dimensions | 3.15 × 0.86 × 0.09 in |
| Weight | 0.86 oz |
| Cooling check | Use a compatible motherboard or alternate heatsink where required |
| Host requirement | Compatible M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe system |
| Lower-generation operation | Performance is limited by the host interface |
Features, software and support
| Microsoft DirectStorage | Enabled with a compatible system |
|---|---|
| Security | TCG Opal 2.01 |
| Management software | Crucial Storage Executive |
| Cloning software | Acronis True Image for Crucial |
| Installation resource | Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Warranty limit | Warranty term or 1,200TBW, whichever occurs first |
| Performance condition | Results vary with host, cooling, workload and test conditions |
| Capacity note | Usable capacity is lower after formatting |
Frequently asked questions about the Crucial T500 2TB
What is the CT2000T500SSD8?
The CT2000T500SSD8 is the 2TB Crucial T500 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD without a factory heatsink.
What read speed does the CT2000T500SSD8 support?
It is rated up to 7,400MB/s sequential read.
What write speed does the CT2000T500SSD8 support?
It is rated up to 7,000MB/s sequential write.
What interface does the CT2000T500SSD8 use?
It uses PCIe 4.0 NVMe in an M.2 2280 form factor.
What endurance applies to the CT2000T500SSD8?
The exact 2TB model is rated at 1,200TBW.
Does the CT2000T500SSD8 include a heatsink?
No. Confirm and use a compatible thermal solution where required.
What random performance is specified for the CT2000T500SSD8?
Crucial specifies up to 1,180K random-read and 1,440K random-write IOPS.
Can the CT2000T500SSD8 work in every M.2 slot?
No. The host must support M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe storage; lower PCIe generations limit performance.
Which software is listed for the CT2000T500SSD8?
Crucial lists Storage Executive, Acronis True Image for Crucial and installation resources.
What warranty applies to the CT2000T500SSD8?
The limited warranty runs for five years or until 1,200TBW is reached, whichever comes first.
- This SKU has no factory heatsink; confirm the required compatible thermal solution.
- A compatible PCIe Gen4 NVMe host is required for the intended performance.
- Actual speed depends on system configuration, cooling and workload.
- Usable capacity is lower after formatting and system functions.
