4TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD without heatsink
Crucial T700 4TB Gen5 NVMe SSD – CT4000T700SSD3
The Crucial T700 CT4000T700SSD3 is a 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD without a factory heatsink, rated up to 12,400MB/s read, 11,800MB/s write, 1,500K random IOPS and 2,400TBW endurance.
- Capacity
- 4TB
- Read / write
- 12,400 / 11,800MB/s
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0
- Thermal
- Heatsink required
Extreme Gen5 storage for a motherboard-cooled build
The Crucial T700 4TB CT4000T700SSD3 combines Micron 232-layer TLC NAND, a Phison E26 controller and high Gen5 performance for compatible gaming, video, 3D-rendering and heavy local workloads. This exact SSD3 variant has no factory heatsink and must use a compatible motherboard or alternate heatsink for optimal performance.
12,400/11,800MB/s
The exact 4TB model is rated up to 12,400MB/s sequential read and 11,800MB/s sequential write.
Up to 1,500K IOPS
The T700 is rated for random performance up to 1,500K IOPS.
Micron 232-layer TLC NAND
The drive combines Micron TLC NAND with a Phison E26 Gen5 controller.
Motherboard-cooled variant
This SKU has no factory heatsink and requires a compatible motherboard or alternate heatsink for optimal performance.
DirectStorage support
Microsoft DirectStorage is supported when the remainder of the system and software are compatible.
Backward compatibility
The T700 can operate in compatible PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 systems at their lower interface speeds.
Who is the Crucial T700 4TB best for?
A strong choice for
- Compatible PCIe Gen5 desktop systems
- High-performance gaming and DirectStorage workloads
- High-resolution video editing
- 3D rendering and content creation
- Motherboards with an integrated M.2 heatsink
Consider another model if you need
- Your system lacks an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot
- You do not have a compatible heatsink
- Your workload will not benefit from Gen5 performance
- You need lower heat or power demand
Key specifications
- Model
- CT4000T700SSD3
- Capacity
- 4TB
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
- Sequential read
- Up to 12,400MB/s
- Sequential write
- Up to 11,800MB/s
- Random performance
- Up to 1,500K IOPS
- Controller
- Phison E26
- NAND
- Micron 232-layer TLC
- Endurance
- 2,400TBW
- Heatsink
- Not included; compatible heatsink required
- Warranty
- 5-year limited
Full technical specifications
Capacity and performance
| Model | CT4000T700SSD3 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial T700 |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Sequential read | Up to 12,400MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 11,800MB/s |
| Random performance | Up to 1,500K IOPS |
| Endurance | 2,400TBW |
| NAND | Micron 232-layer TLC |
| Controller | Phison E26 |
Interface and thermal design
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
|---|---|
| Protocol | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| PCIe Gen4 compatibility | Supported at Gen4 speed on compatible systems |
| PCIe Gen3 compatibility | Supported at Gen3 speed on compatible systems |
| Factory heatsink | Not included |
| Cooling requirement | Compatible motherboard or alternate heatsink required for optimal performance |
| DirectStorage | Supported with a compatible system |
Software and support
| Storage management | Crucial Storage Executive |
|---|---|
| Cloning software | Acronis True Image for Crucial |
| Included guide | Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Warranty limit | Warranty term or 2,400TBW, whichever occurs first |
| Performance condition | System configuration and workload affect results |
| Capacity note | Usable capacity is lower after formatting and other functions |
Frequently asked questions about the Crucial T700 4TB
What is the CT4000T700SSD3?
The CT4000T700SSD3 is Crucial's 4TB T700 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD without a factory heatsink.
What read speed does the CT4000T700SSD3 support?
It is rated up to 12,400MB/s sequential read.
What write speed does the CT4000T700SSD3 support?
It is rated up to 11,800MB/s sequential write.
What random performance is specified for the CT4000T700SSD3?
Crucial specifies random performance up to 1,500K IOPS.
What endurance is specified for the CT4000T700SSD3?
The exact 4TB drive is rated at 2,400TBW.
Does the CT4000T700SSD3 include a heatsink?
No. A compatible motherboard or alternate heatsink is required for optimal performance.
Which controller does the CT4000T700SSD3 use?
The supplied exact-model listing identifies the Phison E26 controller.
Can the CT4000T700SSD3 work in PCIe Gen4?
Yes, on a compatible system, but it will operate at the lower Gen4 interface speed.
Does the CT4000T700SSD3 support DirectStorage?
Yes, when the host system and software also meet Microsoft DirectStorage requirements.
What warranty applies to the CT4000T700SSD3?
Crucial specifies a five-year limited warranty or the 2,400TBW limit, whichever occurs first.
- This exact CT4000T700SSD3 SKU does not include a heatsink.
- A compatible motherboard or alternate heatsink is required for optimal performance.
- Confirm M.2 PCIe NVMe compatibility and physical clearance before purchase.
- Actual performance depends on PCIe generation, system configuration and workload.
