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Today we will discuss the new Crucial P310 (2280) SSD, one of the fastest SSDs on the market. It was launched on September 17, 2024. In this article, we will cover only the key points. If you want to read a full-depth review, the links below are for you. Read our full article for a better understanding.
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Specification | Details |
Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
Capacity Options | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
Controller | Phison PS5027-E27T |
NAND Type | Micron 232-layer 3D QLC |
Sequential Read Speed | Up to 7,100 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed | Up to 6,000 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS | Up to 1,000,000 |
Random Write IOPS | Up to 1,200,000 |
Endurance (TBW) | 220TBW (500GB), 440TBW (1TB), 880TBW (2TB) |
Features | TRIM, Active Garbage Collection, ECC, TCG Pyrite |
Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Dimensions | 22mm x 80mm |
Additional Notes | Designed as DRAM-less SSD, compatible with PS5 (with optional heatsink for high loads) |
Performance
The Crucial P3 is powered by 3D QLC NAND, which helps keep costs down while providing ample storage. With sequential read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of 3,000 MB/s, the P3 offers more than enough speed for everyday computing tasks like booting Windows, gaming, or loading applications.
However, its performance may dip during sustained workloads due to the limitations of QLC NAND, making it less ideal for heavy-duty data transfers or enterprise use. That said, for most consumers, the P3 provides more than adequate speed for general productivity and moderate gaming.
Design and Build
The Crucial P3 follows the standard M.2 2280 form factor, making it compatible with a wide range of laptops, desktops, and even some gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 (though it lacks a heatsink). Its compact design ensures easy installation in tight spaces.
Use Cases
- Gaming and Everyday Use
The P3 is an excellent upgrade for gamers looking to reduce game loading times or for casual users seeking to improve system responsiveness.
- Storage Expansion
With capacities up to 4TB, the P3 can serve as a primary or secondary storage drive, offering ample room for games, media files, and other data.
- Content Creation
While the P3 can handle light creative workflows, such as photo editing, its QLC NAND and lack of DRAM make it less suitable for tasks like 4K video editing or rendering, where sustained performance is critical.
Reliability and Endurance
The 220TBW endurance rating (1TB model) ensures longevity for typical consumer use. While it may not match higher-end SSDs, the 5-year warranty and Crucial’s reputation for reliability add peace of mind. The P3 also includes basic hardware encryption, offering a layer of data security.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Affordable pricing for PCIe 3.0 speeds
- High sequential read/write speeds for its price segment
- Wide range of capacities (500GB to 4TB)
- Compact and compatible M.2 2280 form factor
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- Slower performance under sustained workloads due to QLC NAND
- Lacks DRAM for caching, impacting heavy multitasking
- No PCIe 4.0 support
Summarize
Crucial p3 1022, 81 terabyte is a m2 2280 version of the p3 1022, 30. Was this a necessary addition to crucial’s portfolio, and how did it compare against other mainstream solid state drives? With the discontinuation of the crucial p5 plus the p3 10 series is certainly a welcomed addition, although it is not a direct replacement. Given the p5 plus is a DRAM equipped SSD with TLC flash memory, whereas the p3 10 is dramless with Qlc ICS in terms of linear re performance, the p3 10, 2280, is top notch. Its linear write speed is also reasonably fast in all of the linear read and write tests. The p3 10, 2280, compared favorably against SSDs in its class, like the Corsair, MP, 600 elites, knee tech, NV, 7000 Q and WD block SN, 770 we also saw good real world results in PC Mark 10, appropriate for its performance class as a mainstream drive. I also like the p3 10s, native full drive encryption support and five year warranty. However, the p3 10s media workload results came in at the lower end, evidenced by Crystal disc marks R and D, 4k numbers and past Mark performance 10 advanced disk test graphs, its ly marked storage benchmark figures are also below average, barely beating out the Corsair MP, 600 elites, and not even close to the WD, black SN, 770 and ne tech, NB, 70, Q, however, the p3, 10s, biggest limitation by far is its right endurance, with its Qlc, NAND IC, 220 tdw is very low write endurance and is not even close to the competition. The one terabyte version of the MP, 600 Elite is 600 tbw, while the SN, 770 and Nv, 7000 Q are rated at 600 tbw and 640 tbw respectively. For about $85 At press time, the crucial p3 1022 81 terabyte costs at least $10 more than all three SSDs referenced the p3 1022 81 terabyte has competitive, linear read and write performance, but if you are looking for significantly better write endurance and higher medium workload speed. Other products from Corsair, netek and Western Digital are available at a lower price. Let me know in the comments what you think of this. SSD, you.
